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  • March 6th, 2024 - First semi-private tennis lesson for Ashby - Lilly
  • February 14th, 2024 - Valentines Date @ Summit Grill - after a long time at Cascones
  • February 10th, 2024 - Ashby first yellow ball practice
  • January 31st, 2024 - School of Economics - shop 4 with Emma $30 profit, pizza roles, soda
  • January 24th, 2024 - ECA Meeting and Juniper applied for Maple Woods
  • December 30th, 2023 - Turned in 380 pounds of aluminum cans for $190
  • December 21st, 2023 - Juniper passed her Drivers Permit Test - 88%
  • December 16th, 2023 - Benson Family Christmas @ Todds - Mom Goose, Dad earth/moon puzzles
  • November 11th, 2023 - Wilderness Run 2023 (ran with rolled ankle)
  • November 5th, 2023 - Dads 80th birthday @ Cascones
  • October 27th, 2023 - Nano and Papo pick up Maxine
  • October 22nd, 2023 - Fun Farm with Todd parents and family
  • October 21st, 2023 - Meet Maxine @ Lakewood Elementary
  • June 8th, 2023 - Ashbys First Tennis lesson @ Northland Racquet Club
  • May 25th, 2023 - 5th Grade FUN DAY - Kickball vs parents teachers
  • May 22nd, 2023 - Last Fox Hill Field Day
  • May 18th, 2023 - Coach Lentz Retirement party
  • May 17th, 2023 - 5th grade Fox Hill Skating Party
  • May 16th, 2023 - 5th Grade Recognition for Ashby
  • May 10th, 2023 - 2023 Badminton Tourney - 3rd in girls / 4th overall
  • May 8th, 2023 - Gateway Open House for Ashby
  • March 31st, 2023 - 5th grade KC Engineering and Science Fair
  • March 8th, 2023 - Ashby's floor hockey team won afterschool finals and against inschool champs; passed bowling pins juggling
  • February 14th, 2023 - Friendship party @ Poole 5th grade - candy guessimation game
  • December 16th, 2022 - BT Christmas Party at our house
  • November 4th, 2022 - Ashby wanted earring, now or never!
  • August 27th, 2022 - 2022 Block Party - Worked with Todd first time, water slide
  • August 15th, 2022 - Farm Camp 2022 - Cloe fly in cake, fixed toilets from leaking, Tristan new Golf car, and Festival of little hills
  • July 19th, 2022 - Panther Basketball camp @ Liberty Middle
  • July 16th, 2022 - Sporting Soccer Camp - Preseason
  • July 6th, 2022 - Netmeter install, solar system now active
  • June 21st, 2022 - 2022 Heartland Kids Kamp - Monumental
  • June 11th, 2022 - Ashby does 3 soccer tryouts in one day - Alliance, Legends, Sporting
  • June 6th, 2022 - Solar Panel Installation
  • June 5th, 2022 - Bugs found / Burned bed
  • June 4th, 2022 - 2022 Recital with Dads thrift store dance, fire alarm right before ours
  • May 27th, 2022 - Last day of school - Brought water pal and guns / Ashby won Juggler of the year
  • May 26th, 2022 - 2022 Field Day - Hang with grade, Ashby hurt during run
  • May 25th, 2022 - Microschool Powerplay event
  • May 8th, 2022 - Checked out PV service
  • May 4th, 2022 - Ashby 4th grade Zoo Field Trip
  • April 28th, 2022 - SAGE Open House
  • April 26th, 2022 - Juniper at the zoo (New Mark field trip)
  • April 22nd, 2022 - Last Lit Blast at Main Event
  • April 21st, 2022 - Ashby 4th grade choir concert
  • April 20th, 2022 - Fox Hill Badminton tournament
  • April 9th, 2022 - Wichita soccer tournament - Mac (no water) smoke
  • April 8th, 2022 - Lunch with Ashby (first time after COVID)
  • April 6th, 2022 - Thomas Anthony born
  • April 5th, 2022 - Fox Hill - 3 vs 3 Basketball tournament (2nd place)
  • April 4th, 2022 - Solar Appointment with Inspector
  • March 31st, 2022 - Breakfast With Buddies - one of the first events out of pandemic
  • March 1st, 2022 - School of Economics; Ashby's hockey team won championship
  • December 30th, 2021 - Beyond VanGogh got Covid the next day
  • November 20th, 2021 - Juniper got her first Ariel and Ashby got her first goal on Blitz
  • October 30th, 2021 - Anniversary B&B to Crescent Lake- Wabash BBQ and paddle boat
  • October 29th, 2021 - Trunk or Treat at Foxhill, Soccer theme
  • October 24th, 2021 - Ivy got out and was found at N Highland; we found Lucy (dog) on Friday
  • October 22nd, 2021 - BT bonfire night, everyone and Camden and Mally
  • October 16th, 2021 - Laterns and Ledgens at St. Charles for the weekend
  • October 2nd, 2021 - Soccer tournament with Noel in town, Mima and Jenny
  • September 25th, 2021 - Juniper did Ariel with mat, Diya bet
  • September 24th, 2021 - Ashby tried for student counsel but come up short
  • September 24th, 2021 - Ashby had best in class mile run - 7:52
  • September 22nd, 2021 - Learn Monica was pregnant with 3rd child
  • August 16th, 2021 - Parents scrimmage with Ashby's soccer team
  • August 7th, 2021 - Farm Camp Week 2021 - only 3 days, AC out, Pig drown, goat got sick
  • August 2nd, 2021 - Mini cupcakes after soccer practice (with Nano and Papo), BK and ice cream cake afterwards
  • July 12th, 2021 - 2021 Edge Dance Competition - Branson
  • May 22nd, 2021 - Juniper 13th birthday sleepover - Dino nuggets
  • May 21st, 2021 - Ashby first talent show - head stand, hola hoop and juggling
  • March 14th, 2021 - Juniper first up all night sleep over at Diyas; Ashby team in rain and wind, some tears
  • February 19th, 2021 - Ashby Volleyball team won 1st place (undefeated)
  • February 4th, 2021 - Ashby started weekly Basketball camp at New Mark
  • January 30th, 2021 - Ashby two sleepovers in one weekend - Millers and Kylee
  • December 6th, 2020 - Covid Test for Ashby and Beth
  • October 25th, 2020 - Kennes Wedding
  • October 23rd, 2020 - Sacramento Appointment for marriage license
  • September 27th, 2020 - Todd 40th birthday bash @ his house - Old person magnet on car
  • September 25th, 2020 - Visited Kingston for the first time as family
  • September 20th, 2020 - Logan and family dropped off Mum and visited
  • September 14th, 2020 - House Appraisal for farmland loan
  • September 10th, 2020 - Mima/Jenny Visit
  • September 6th, 2020 - Camp Out in the Backyard with Ashby
  • September 3rd, 2020 - Attacked by yellow jackets (8 or so) while mowing in the back.
  • September 2nd, 2020 - Offer accepted for Kingston land
  • August 29th, 2020 - Sleep over at Diyas
  • August 25th, 2020 - Visited Kingston land
  • August 16th, 2020 - Farm Camp Week - Work from Mima/Papas (found Kingston while there)
  • August 15th, 2020 - Hangout with Angie durng pandemic - chicken, etc
  • August 14th, 2020 - Dinner with Kenne - talked about wedding
  • August 7th, 2020 - Got burrito stuck in my esophagus from Taco Bell
  • August 5th, 2020 - Spirit soccer team sings happy birthday to Ashby; brought treats
  • August 3rd, 2020 - Juniper auditions with All about Dance
  • August 3rd, 2020 - Goalkeepers camp for Ashby
  • August 2nd, 2020 - Ashby Birthday Party with Nano and Papo in backyard - chicken helmet
  • July 25th, 2020 - Milners gradation party @ iWerks
  • July 19th, 2020 - Macys Graduation party @ Miss Diannas
  • July 18th, 2020 - Oilves 11th Birthday (Starbucks theme)
  • July 16th, 2020 - Kylo Hen, first chicken to lay an egg
  • July 6th, 2020 - Hyundai AC Appointment - Dobbs did not plug the AC in during the alternator work
  • July 6th, 2020 - Rancher Training Week (online)
  • July 5th, 2020 - Returned home from vacation and went right over to Mally birthday party at FunRun
  • July 4th, 2020 - PILOT KNOB VACATION - Fourth shooting fireworks in the front yard of Beth's parents
  • July 3rd, 2020 - PILOT KNOB VACATION - Battle of Pilot Knob and headed back to STL
  • July 2nd, 2020 - PILOT KNOB VACATION - Johnson Shut-ins and Baylee Jo's Barbecue
  • July 1st, 2020 - PILOT KNOB VACATION - Mount Taum and falls (caught in rain again, Juniper loved it), Royal Gorge, and Iron Mule
  • June 30th, 2020 - PILOT KNOB VACATION - Black river (caught in storm at end) and Abby kitchen/ice cream
  • June 29th, 2020 - PILOT KNOB VACATION - Drove to STL (dropped off Ivy) and Pilot Knob, Elephant rock and McDonalds
  • June 27th, 2020 - Joseph First Communion and party afterward @ Todds
  • June 22nd, 2020 - JFrog Conference (2 day online conference)
  • June 21st, 2020 - Father Day @ Dads driveway - Biking, Culvers takeout
  • June 20th, 2020 - 2020 Recital @ MDSOD (Jenny and Mima - 3 person limit)
  • June 20th, 2020 - Juniper 2020 Dance Out Completion Week (1 parent and online)
  • June 13th, 2020 - Audrey’s Graduation Party @ MDSOD
  • June 13th, 2020 - Watkins Mills with BT - Bikes, Kayaking, Fishing, and lunch
  • June 12th, 2020 - The Studio Dance Tour
  • June 2nd, 2020 - NKC Vote - expanding Staley High
  • May 30th, 2020 - Juniper 12th birthday parade - 14 cars then parents, Uncle Todd/Parents for cake afterwards
  • May 28th, 2020 - Help with moving - Phong and Gereldine to Staley Hills
  • May 9th, 2020 - Luke birthday/Nano Mother's day - social distancing in their driveway
  • May 8th, 2020 - First night with Easter Eggers outside
  • May 8th, 2020 - Spring Soccer officially canceled because of quarantine
  • May 5th, 2020 - Lost Nugget chicken - likely a fox or owl
  • April 26th, 2020 - 2020 Trolly Run - first virtual run
  • April 25th, 2020 - First Night for the first set of chickens outside
  • April 23rd, 2020 - Bring Your Kid to Work Day - cancelled because of quarantine
  • April 22nd, 2020 - Rode bikes up to New Mark for lunches
  • March 31st, 2020 - 2nd grade Music/Art Show - cancelled because of quarantine
  • March 16th, 2020 - Picked up first chickens from Kearney Feed
  • March 14th, 2020 - Pick Up Chick (Nugget, Spataeo, Kylo Hen) from Kearney Feed
  • March 14th, 2020 - Diya and Alissa Birthday Parties - Lazer Tag and sleepover
  • March 12th, 2020 - Pastries with Parents - Mrs Albaugh class visit
  • March 5th, 2020 - Look at two Ray County Properties - both had offers already
  • March 1st, 2020 - Kids led Church service at home - Giving (Juniper) and Pharaohs plagues - Cause/Effect (Ashby)
  • February 23rd, 2020 - Last Day of Middle School class / Emery Birthday Party @ Liberty Gymnastics / Parents leaving-plants
  • February 21st, 2020 - Mya and Mally came over / Juniper at Judication (Kid lost tablet til spring break, more free time)
  • February 16th, 2020 - Class / MS at Hernandez / Biking and Basketball with Zoie and Maya
  • February 14th, 2020 - Valentines at Cancones / Nana and Papo sleepover
  • February 13th, 2020 - Valentine’s Day Party (2nd grade) - cancelled because of weather
  • February 11th, 2020 - New Mark Family Night - 3 sessions / tour / intro to flag corp
  • February 5th, 2020 - Chiefs Championship Parade - 10th and Grand with Ashby, Jeff and Drew
  • February 2nd, 2020 - Super Bowl - Played Fortnite and watched at the end, fireworks everywhere
  • February 2nd, 2020 - Fox Hill Park the Arilyn family - lots of people out; Ivy came along
  • February 2nd, 2020 - Middle School Class - Credit Card Faith (football Bible trivia and paper football game thru field goal)
  • February 1st, 2020 - Juniper Sleepover @ Arilyns / Birthday Party - First day of MS church class (Credit Card Culture theme)
  • January 30th, 2020 - Flashlight Reading Night (2nd grade) - Read with a friend
  • January 26th, 2020 - 2020 Groundhog Run with Drew Gibson
  • January 25th, 2020 - Birthday Party @ Liberty Rolladium
  • January 19th, 2020 - Larry 70th birthday party and girls 21st birthday - in Pilot Grove (found out Snoodys is closed for good) AFC Championship game
  • January 18th, 2020 - Ashbys First Basketball Game @ Schumacher Elementary
  • January 10th, 2020 - Staley Cheer Basketball Game vs Liberty North - Juniper and Ashby
  • January 10th, 2020 - Ashbys First Day of Sage
  • January 4th, 2020 - Staley Cheer Practice - Juniper and Ashby (Audrey senior year)
  • December 31st, 2019 - New Years - presents, toby mug - first time without fondue
  • December 30th, 2019 - Punnman Party - dance party with Rylan and Juniper; talked to Uncle Rick about car issues
  • December 29th, 2019 - Birthday went to SugarFire - Chiefs vs Chargers/Miami sends them to bye
  • December 27th, 2019 - Trip to STL - alternator failed around Forestel, family picked us up
  • December 25th, 2019 - Christmas @ Todds - Crab and Turkey. Dad asked about doing estate planning after February
  • December 24th, 2019 - Cora coming over to allow mom to work
  • December 24th, 2019 - Christmas Eve service with Parents (hot coco as always) / McDonalds afterwards
  • December 22nd, 2019 - WOF Christmas - Ashby drove taxis, ice cream red velet funnel cake
  • December 19th, 2019 - Dance Christmas Party - step into Christmas mass dance
  • December 17th, 2019 - BT Christmas Party - Taboo and unwrapping present competition
  • December 16th, 2019 - Snow day - went over to Miya and Mallys, Ashby was accepted into Sage
  • December 14th, 2019 - Alisa hangout - Played Twister / Minecraft
  • December 13th, 2019 - Northland Christmas Party @ Liberty Community Center - Meet Collin, Juniper did candy cane relay
  • December 12th, 2019 - Ashby Sage Test
  • December 10th, 2019 - Juniper Oak Park Pom / Sage Showcase - Interior Design and SimCity design
  • November 26th, 2019 - Turkey Trot - Ashby 2nd grade (1 of 5 2nd graders) - 11:42 time
  • November 24th, 2019 - Juniper First Midschool Event - Hangout nearby pizza and fun
  • November 23rd, 2019 - Friendsgiving - Cranium and Pit
  • November 20th, 2019 - Ashby Albaugh - Three days winning top giving class in dood drive
  • November 16th, 2019 - Celebrate Nana and Papo birthday at Culvers
  • November 15th, 2019 - School Dance - Candyland theme - parents fighting in line, Ashby could not find me
  • November 13th, 2019 - First Day of Basketball practice @ Lewis and Clark elementary
  • November 13th, 2019 - Ashby found out she will be one of three 2nd graders to run in the turkey trot
  • November 11th, 2019 - Vet Day Concert - Ashby 2nd grade - America You and Me
  • November 9th, 2019 - Gavin Birthday Party - RiverRoll
  • November 2nd, 2019 - Wilderness Run with Drew - new course (mostly all woods) difficult hill at the end
  • November 1st, 2019 - Work Halloween Event - Music on TV, Mahomes, 27 kids
  • October 31st, 2019 - Fall Party (Albaugh) - Football throwing game; Mahomies
  • October 30th, 2019 - Soccer Halloween Party - Moved from soccer field to our house last minute. Deer, Mahomes, Undertaker, Nerd, Cheeta
  • October 28th, 2019 - 6th Grade Choir Concert - Future Falcons / first snow of the season
  • October 27th, 2019 - Trunk or Treat @ Church - Football throwing theme, Catrick and Chadrick Mahomes and the pilot
  • October 26th, 2019 - Carolyns Country Cousins Dance Performance - hangout with Alssya and fam - ball throw, swing, hay ride, dounuts
  • October 25th, 2019 - Bonfire @ Our House - neighbors/coworkers/friends about 20; smores, movie, kids running around
  • October 24th, 2019 - Miss Dianas Halloween Party - Alassya as a Pokemon
  • October 23rd, 2019 - Road Trip with Derick - checked out three properties in Harrison county
  • October 22nd, 2019 - McTeacher Night - Ms Albaugh and Arielyn and fam - Albaugh said she wanted to see if Ashby can do SAGE
  • October 12th, 2019 - Puppet PDX - End or Oregon Trail, Mt Hood, along the Columbia river
  • October 11th, 2019 - Puppet PDX - Japanese Garden, Rose Garden / Cannon Beach exploring, pizza
  • October 10th, 2019 - Puppet PDX - Pickup Beth from Airport / Truck food / Powell Books / Voodoo dounuts
  • October 9th, 2019 - Puppet PDX - Keynote / Punch Bowl - Bowling and AirHockey
  • October 8th, 2019 - Puppet PDX - Bolt Workshop and Whiskey Bar afterwords
  • October 7th, 2019 - Puppet PDX - Flight to Portland, train and ate at proofreader
  • October 5th, 2019 - Gladfest Parade - Juniper - fly away theme, hang out at McDonalds afterwards
  • September 29th, 2019 - Parents to Israel for trip
  • September 20th, 2019 - Downton Abby Movie - Juniper to Laylas, Ashby to Nana, Papo
  • September 13th, 2019 - Mallie came over because Mylee was sick; when to Chick-Filet
  • September 12th, 2019 - Walk to School / Tow Santa Fe to Complete Auto - maybe oil fixed itself; replaced oil just in case
  • September 11th, 2019 - Lunch with Ashby - first of 2nd grade (McDonalds, learning coin values)
  • September 8th, 2019 - Plaza 10k with Drew - 1:07 times, started too fast
  • September 6th, 2019 - Park Hill South Football vs Platte County - Watched Bella play in band for the first time
  • September 1st, 2019 - Heartland Jubilee - Lunch with the Blassingames @ Panera
  • August 31st, 2019 - Heartland Jubilee - Lunch with the Whites @ McDonalds
  • August 27th, 2019 - Sage Open House - Gavin, Levindusky (music teacher from Crestview), snow cones
  • August 25th, 2019 - Got to talk to Zack (neighbor) a little bit - out with dog (Olive)
  • August 23rd, 2019 - Vet conference - Soccer, Cranium, Tricky Towers, Dickeys in evening
  • August 16th, 2019 - First Day of Club Soccer - 7 vs 7
  • August 14th, 2019 - School Starts - 3rd and 6th grade (Juniper changed to Explorers)
  • August 13th, 2019 - Last Day of Summer @ Nana and Papos swimming and Culvers, released butterflies
  • August 12th, 2019 - Back to School Night @ Fox Hill - 2nd grade - Mrs. Albaugh
  • August 10th, 2019 - Missouri Statehood Days @ St. Charles Main street - hand washed clothes, pinwheels
  • August 3rd, 2019 - Ashby 8th birthday skating party @ Northland Rolladium
  • August 2nd, 2019 - Zack and Victory moved in across the street
  • July 29th, 2019 - Gateway Registration - Juniper part of Champions, other friends on other teams
  • July 27th, 2019 - Chicken and Pickle with Bible Talk/ Juniper sleepover with Alexie
  • July 20th, 2019 - Boat Time and Fishing with Dan, Daniel, and Bryan
  • July 16th, 2019 - Toy Story 4 with Nana and Papo
  • July 15th, 2019 - Inflatable Pool for one day and then it collapsed
  • July 10th, 2019 - Adopted Ivy from Dogs by Devin
  • July 9th, 2019 - ARKANSAS TRIP - Return to KC via A&W
  • July 9th, 2019 - ARKANSAS TRIP - Haha Tonka State Park; JJ Twigs :(
  • July 7th, 2019 - ARKANSAS TRIP - Go Karts; Lamberts; Head to Lodge of the Four Seasons
  • July 6th, 2019 - ARKANSAS TRIP - Head to Branson for Dixie Stampede
  • July 5th, 2019 - ARKANSAS TRIP - Mima birthday - Ashby went to beach Mima and Jenny
  • July 4th, 2019 - ARKANSAS TRIP - swam for 4 hours (waited for rain); 4th of July snaps, smoke, parachutes, sparklers, and smores
  • July 3rd, 2019 - ARKANSAS TRIP - Bull Shoals city (cave, dam visitors center and 178 place - under dressed)
  • July 2nd, 2019 - ARKANSAS TRIP - Day @ home without family - swimming, kayaking, exploring place (turtle,cabin), worl
  • July 1st, 2019 - ARKANSAS TRIP - Tried to swim but storms; Juniper (4) and Ashby (1) caught fish
  • June 30th, 2019 - ARKANSAS TRIP - Drove to place and meet owner
  • June 18th, 2019 - HKK 2019 - 5th grade counselor and sports guy (gaga ball, 9 square, and amazing race)
  • June 17th, 2019 - Janella VanZee and friends came to town for go to camp
  • June 11th, 2019 - Ashby makes soccer club team without trying out
  • June 7th, 2019 - Micah Graduation Party at park
  • June 3rd, 2019 - Jury Duty - about safety at OOF, said I would not be a good candidate for the jury
  • June 2nd, 2019 - Showme games in Columbia to see Landon and Noah - stopped walked Bonnville bridge
  • May 31st, 2019 - Last Day of school - Ashby, Juniper and I walked home
  • May 28th, 2019 - Field Day 2019 - Worked dunk tank
  • May 27th, 2019 - Time in basement because of tornado - up to race track then stopped
  • May 25th, 2019 - Juniper birthday party (dance party, lego competition, bottle flip)
  • May 18th, 2019 - Lylie 7th birthday party @ Angel Nails - Myia there too
  • May 17th, 2019 - 5th grade fun day (Juniper) - setup food, kickball, 9 square
  • May 15th, 2019 - 5th Grade Recognition for Juniper
  • May 12th, 2019 - Mothers Day @ Jose Peppers and time with my mom at their house, Ashby found birds nest
  • May 11th, 2019 - Commerce Picnic - paint/ballons before eating, Phillies, SS bobblehead, wrong seats, Ashby tested speed
  • May 9th, 2019 - Sage Animation Showcase/Ashby Art Show @ Staley/Captian Ds/BT afterward, played apples to apples
  • April 30th, 2019 - Large double rainbow across the sky
  • April 29th, 2019 - Todd concerned about dad, went over because we forgot the pasta salad
  • April 28th, 2019 - Easter get-together with parents - Todd hide eggs, baby bunny found
  • April 27th, 2019 - VIP Completion - saw the Cains while heading out
  • April 25th, 2019 - BT Completely Balanced - Geraldine won, got pipe and lesson
  • April 25th, 2019 - Bring Your Kid to Work Day - Juniper and Ashby morning, interview / Hallmark for lunch, Rainbow brite / Hackathon in afternoon
  • April 19th, 2019 - Easter weekend @ Mima - Pictures at park, soccer in front yard - tree fell down
  • April 13th, 2019 - Ashby soccer game - big win over a team who had 8 player, thunderbirds only four, played all game
  • April 12th, 2019 - Juniper solo @ Dance Out - first dance out of school
  • April 12th, 2019 - Dance out completion - Juniper out of school for solo
  • April 6th, 2019 - Impromptu meet with Davis @ Oak Grove park
  • April 6th, 2019 - first soccer game at wmls - Ashby tired
  • April 5th, 2019 - Rode bikes to Sun Fresh, ice cream. Beth worked late
  • April 2nd, 2019 - Ashby allowed to move to 3 advanced in gynamistics
  • March 30th, 2019 - Trav and Rylan @ Crown Center - ate Chinese; friend ran off
  • March 30th, 2019 - Diya Birthday @ Main Event - date night at Five Guys again
  • March 29th, 2019 - Literature Blast - bottle flip, listen to author, pizza, and dodgeball
  • March 23rd, 2019 - BT Skate Party - adults skated too
  • March 23rd, 2019 - Sleepover @ Etelas - Ashby stayed for a while, date to Five Guys
  • March 22nd, 2019 - Spring Break - Lego 2 movie with mom
  • March 21st, 2019 - first practice with wmls
  • March 20th, 2019 - Went to local park to ride bikes - spring break
  • March 16th, 2019 - Arrilyn and Jaylyn over at our house - parents went to Oklahoma
  • March 14th, 2019 - Wax Museum - Juniper was Abigail Adams
  • March 14th, 2019 - Pastries with Parents - Fox and Foote class; ukulele show
  • March 10th, 2019 - Juniper sick for sugar, Ashby and I to church; Dickie's after
  • March 9th, 2019 - Alyssa 12th birthday party @ dentist office, movie theme again
  • March 9th, 2019 - Aahby sunflower artwork won the district foe 1st grade fox hill; Captian Ds afterwards
  • March 4th, 2019 - Lost track of snow days - this one because below zero temps in March
  • March 2nd, 2019 - Sage helped out at Challenger event @ NKC YMCA
  • February 28th, 2019 - 1st Grade Music Program - Little Puppet song with zylaphone
  • February 28th, 2019 - Garage was left open; flooded from utility sink
  • February 23rd, 2019 - Ashby Gymnastics Showcase - Fortnite screen; Nana and Papo ; Captian Ds afterwards
  • February 23rd, 2019 - Miss Ellens weekend - Dr Suess theme
  • February 21st, 2019 - Moved to 14th floor to the DevOps area
  • February 21st, 2019 - Meeting for Literature Blast then BT @ Bryans
  • February 16th, 2019 - Play Date with Kylie - found out Juniper had lice
  • February 14th, 2019 - Valentines Dinner @ Casones - kids made snow flakes
  • February 14th, 2019 - Valentines Party - starburst carry rely in 5th grade; tic tack toe with Ashby
  • February 12th, 2019 - Gateway orientation for Juniper - first time at the school
  • February 9th, 2019 - Nicole come over during Singles weekend - more slime
  • February 8th, 2019 - 6th total day of school day off - still ice
  • February 8th, 2019 - Serve Lora G meal while sick - roads very slick
  • February 7th, 2019 - Fifth snow/cool/ice day off for kids, BT canceled
  • February 3rd, 2019 - Meet Parent @ IKEA - Picked up glass table top for mom, desks for girls, Culvers for lunch
  • February 2nd, 2019 - Dance Lockin - Juniper did not stay the night
  • January 26th, 2019 - Nichole came over (mom wen to wedding) - played Apples to Apples and lots of Slime making
  • January 24th, 2019 - Flashlight Night Reading - Brought tent and Ashby won another book
  • January 24th, 2019 - Found lice in Ashbys hair about 10pm, ran to Walmart, Beth stayed up with her
  • January 21st, 2019 - Kitchen, basement bathroom, and living room flooring LVP Install
  • January 20th, 2019 - Went to Walmart for Ashby and Juniper to spend their gift cards (dead during AFC championship game)
  • January 18th, 2019 - Tested out Xbox remote user play with Layla and Noah/Landon
  • January 16th, 2019 - Davis BT meetup - get to know each other - going to ice, ashby and i mostly
  • January 14th, 2019 - Water Meter Fix - battery replaced
  • January 13th, 2019 - First time sledding down the hill off of Maplewoods Parkway
  • January 9th, 2019 - Saw Kylee at gymnastics - her and her brother started level 1s
  • January 7th, 2019 - Ashby started Level 3 swimming - broke plastic chair :)
  • January 5th, 2019 - Layla stayed at our almost all weekend - fortnight fort downstairs
  • January 4th, 2019 - Bryan Davis sister funeral
  • December 31st, 2018 - Shannon Christmas/New Year Party - Mima fake phones, record puzzle break
  • December 30th, 2018 - Punnman Party - left early for Shannon Christmas party and meet Arndts
  • December 29th, 2018 - Visited Micah at AppleBees. Went to Rylans basketball game - very close.
  • December 26th, 2018 - Check out Layla new place in Lawson - played with dog and game of life
  • December 25th, 2018 - Christmas Morning @ our house - Juniper new phone, Ashby got fortnite
  • December 25th, 2018 - Family Christmas @ Todd and Monicas - Luke with Train rollercoaster, Kids picture for parents
  • December 22nd, 2018 - New whirlpool frig delivery
  • December 20th, 2018 - MDSOD Christmas Party - Ashby played ring games many times
  • December 18th, 2018 - Northland Christmas Party @ Straubs - oven mit challenge, Ashby gem set, Juniper slime
  • December 16th, 2018 - WOF Winter Fest with Alissa and family - colder than expected
  • December 15th, 2018 - Dance at the Comets halftime (against Wave)
  • December 13th, 2018 - Holiday Choir Concert - Juniper singing, went right to dance afterward to practice Comets dance
  • December 12th, 2018 - Lunch with Mom and Dad - came down for Virginia Reed retirement party
  • December 10th, 2018 - Ashbys last swim lesson of Level 1/2 session - teacher said she is ready for Level 3, Ashby very excited
  • December 10th, 2018 - Dishwasher install - black stainless steel
  • December 8th, 2018 - Liberty Light Show with Mima and Jenny / Corner Cafe afterwards
  • December 2nd, 2018 - Nutcracker Ballet - to see Nicole perform (top balcony - Asbhy scared)
  • November 26th, 2018 - Two days off school - sledding in the back - really fast as time went on
  • November 25th, 2018 - Winter blizzard - 5.3 inches (first snow over 3 inches in 1700+ days)
  • November 22nd, 2018 - Thanksgiving - Joseph and Luke were sick, only Todd
  • November 21st, 2018 - Meet @ Hallmark for lunch - Juniper went in with Beth, Ashby and I came down for lunch - ate in cafeteria, card shop
  • November 18th, 2018 - Photos of kids for Nano Papo @ meet at JC Penney in the Oak Park mall - lego store
  • November 16th, 2018 - School Dance @ Fox Hill - Ashby went last half hour after realizing we were missing it
  • November 13th, 2018 - Chicken Dinner for Yotters - Costco chicken, salad, bread
  • November 12th, 2018 - Swimming Starts for Ashby - Level 1&2 - all boys but her
  • November 9th, 2018 - Veterans Day Assembly @ FoxHill - Sat on right, got video from Ms Fox
  • November 9th, 2018 - Picked up flooring for basement / Celebrate Papos birthday at Culvers
  • November 8th, 2018 - Dance/Gymnastics then BT at Vargas (serving lesson)
  • November 6th, 2018 - Went to see the end of WWI poppies projection on the monument
  • November 3rd, 2018 - Kids and I raked/blew two big piles of leaves - photos followed
  • November 1st, 2018 - Ashby restarts gymnastics - started with wrap but got in the way
  • October 31st, 2018 - Trick or Treat with Arlyn - Haunted house, trashbag/grass people, Ashby and mom separated toward home
  • October 31st, 2018 - Halloween Party at Fox Hill - Pumpkin tower in Junipers, Ashby crafts and pictures
  • October 30th, 2018 - Carved pumpkins - Juniper (skeleton), Ashby (Cat, moon, fence)
  • October 28th, 2018 - Trunk or Treat @ Church Building - brought our the surf boards
  • October 27th, 2018 - Fun Farm - corn maze, pig races, bounce, little houses, games, funnelcake, and corn swim
  • October 26th, 2018 - Helped with Ashby and Juniper with FunRun - 35 laps around the backtop
  • October 26th, 2018 - Trunk or Treat @ FoxHill - Ocean theme, narwhal, crab, and moana (beach ball toss and music)
  • October 21st, 2018 - Flew home from Chicago - Kids when over to play at Mia, lunch with Shannon @ Olive garden
  • October 20th, 2018 - Chicago Anniversary Trip - DAY 3 - Wrighly field, Chinatown, Art in the Dark parade, Hamilton
  • October 19th, 2018 - Chicago Anniversary Trip - DAY 2 - Shedd Aquarium, Potbellys, Boat Tour, Dylans Candy, Billy Goats, Riverwalk (projection), Millium @ night
  • October 18th, 2018 - Chicago Anniversary Trip - DAY 1 - Millinim Park, Lakefront, Art Musesum, Slept, Deep Dish Pizza
  • October 12th, 2018 - Ashby followup visit for foot - moved to wrap, flue shot
  • October 12th, 2018 - Fall Cookout @ Dykes - hot dogs/chilli and bonfire
  • October 9th, 2018 - PuppetConf 2019 via stream
  • October 6th, 2018 - Gladfest - dance after rain delay, walked around with Alisha, Captain Ds with Nana and Papo
  • October 5th, 2018 - Took Ashby to Children's Mercy Urgent Care for foot, xrays - not broken
  • October 4th, 2018 - Ashby rolled he left foot while jumping @ gymnastics, left early
  • October 2nd, 2018 - Teacher conferences for both girls
  • October 1st, 2018 - Woke up Ashby with loud YouTube video, got scare and thought it was the fire alarm
  • September 30th, 2018 - Zoes Birthday @ Fun Run - both girls (about 10 kids)
  • September 29th, 2018 - Hank and John Green book tour @ Unity on the plaza
  • September 28th, 2018 - Lunch with Juniper and Ashby - McDonalds
  • September 28th, 2018 - Grillout with Harrimans - Smores, Zipline, and fun conversations
  • September 24th, 2018 - Juniper helped out with Ashby Class
  • September 22nd, 2018 - Kansas City Renaissance Festival - shows, parade, line long for lunch - popcorn until end; Famous Daves
  • September 20th, 2018 - Ashby helped with Miss Aktinsons class
  • September 19th, 2018 - AWS Tour - Tour of the Amazon warehouse in Kansas City, KS
  • September 14th, 2018 - Camping at Smithville - warm weekend: kayke, Nano and Papo came Saturday night, people came late Saturday
  • September 14th, 2018 - Grandparents Day @ Fox Hill - parents had two lunchs, I got to come for a while
  • September 7th, 2018 - Arilyn Sleepover @ her house, church service in the morning
  • September 2nd, 2018 - Layla sleepover - Create slime and tricky towers
  • September 1st, 2018 - Oceans of Fun with Juniper and Ashby - wave pool, cove, lazy river, $1 pizza = half a slice
  • August 29th, 2018 - Back Windows Installation - return visit to finish bathroom window
  • August 29th, 2018 - Setup Papo new computer's drives (after two being zapped by lightening) and Culvers
  • August 27th, 2018 - Ashby lost her second front tooth while missing around at home
  • August 27th, 2018 - Dinner for Whitney, saw baby Cora for the first time
  • August 26th, 2018 - Recon Smithville Lake camping with Ashby and then Anne park
  • August 20th, 2018 - Sage back to school night - Captain Ds afterward
  • August 18th, 2018 - Annual Vet Conference - trail, ninjaline, zipline, slackline, workout room, uno, apples2apples
  • August 16th, 2018 - Back Windows Installation (9 windows, 7 wraps)
  • August 16th, 2018 - Try Out Chalky Mountain, signed up for level 3 classes
  • August 13th, 2018 - Both Juniper and Ashby ran with me in the morning for the first time
  • August 13th, 2018 - Back to School Night - Ashby (Ms Fox), Juniper (Ms Foote, Arialyn, Ava)
  • August 12th, 2018 - Ashby ran with me in the morning for the first time
  • August 8th, 2018 - Head to STL for late summer break - to see kids
  • August 5th, 2018 - Kids head to STL for a week - rode back with Mima and Papa
  • August 4th, 2018 - Ashby Birthday Party - Bouncy House party, pull string pinata, zipline, cat theme
  • August 3rd, 2018 - Summer Camp Dance Recital with Becky and Jenny
  • August 3rd, 2018 - Ashby to Chucky Cheese - Won 3 games @ 50 tickets or more
  • August 2nd, 2018 - Ashbys Birthday @ Oceans of Fun - kayaks, aruba tuba, slides, and hippos
  • August 2nd, 2018 - Lunch with girls at school, ashby paid to be with junipers class
  • July 29th, 2018 - Schler Family Reunion - Church @ Billingville (raining), Gerhart reunion
  • July 28th, 2018 - Schler Family Reunion - Clydesdale farm tour, hayride, pictures, dinner, fireworks
  • July 27th, 2018 - Schler Family Reunion - Todd arrived, boats on the ponds, George Schler celebration
  • July 26th, 2018 - Schler Family Reunion - Hi Boy on the way, to farm: bouncy house, bean bag game, hamburger and hot dogs
  • July 21st, 2018 - Sleepover @ Todd and Monicas - swimming
  • July 19th, 2018 - Sleepover @ Nana and Papos - Cruise movie/swimming
  • July 14th, 2018 - Olive Sleepover - 9th birthday - swimming
  • July 12th, 2018 - Found $20 in sparkys poop
  • July 8th, 2018 - PARENTS 50TH TRIP - early flight back (starbucks), Dallas stop
  • July 7th, 2018 - PARENTS 50TH TRIP - Back in FL, to hotel (wait), pizza place, swimming pool, beach, bubba gumps
  • July 6th, 2018 - PARENTS 50TH TRIP - ashby and juniper ice skating
  • July 5th, 2018 - PARENTS 50TH TRIP - ruins and chocolate tasting tour, big daddys heist show, swimming (juniper swam length of the ppol)
  • July 4th, 2018 - PARENTS 50TH TRIP - fourth of July celebration balloon drop (too loud), 1887 ice show
  • July 3rd, 2018 - PARENTS 50TH TRIP - Jamaica tour and shopping (hippo, giraffe, shell), Ashby first real shower - loved it
  • July 2nd, 2018 - PARENTS 50TH TRIP - Hati, shady spot, ice skating, pool (ashby learning to swim), parents won dance competition
  • July 1st, 2018 - PARENTS 50TH TRIP - bistro, mini golf, pool, ocean club, formal dining, fine line water show
  • June 30th, 2018 - PARENTS 50TH TRIP - Boarded ship, lots of pool time, evening dinner
  • June 29th, 2018 - PARENTS 50TH TRIP - Boardwalk quadbike rental, Ft Lauderdale beach, discovered Marcos pizza, return car & rode back with fam
  • June 28th, 2018 - PARENTS 50TH TRIP - Everglades holiday park, beach recon
  • June 27th, 2018 - PARENTS 50TH TRIP - Flight to Fort Lauderdale , storm, late dinner at Wendys
  • June 23rd, 2018 - 2018 MDSOD Recital - Tristan, Emma, and Becky
  • June 17th, 2018 - Celebrate father's day at Curvers
  • June 16th, 2018 - Incredibles 2 open day with Alisa and Emelia at Brighton 14
  • June 9th, 2018 - Lalya 10th birthday @ Bay Water Park
  • June 2nd, 2018 - Juniper 10th Birthday Party @ RiverRoll
  • May 25th, 2018 - Talent Show - Juniper Cheerleader routine
  • May 22nd, 2018 - Fox Hill Field Day - Chariot Ride in morning / Hang out with kids in afternoon - water dunk
  • May 19th, 2018 - Commerce Picnic - Royals vs Yankees (George Brett bobblehead) Parents with us
  • May 18th, 2018 - Katies 6th Birthday Party @ Gladstone Pool
  • May 16th, 2018 - Got birthday gift from target and Ashby played at Miyas until storm came
  • May 15th, 2018 - Adventure Club Open House - learned about procedures and field trips
  • May 13th, 2018 - Mother Day lunch after soccer game @ Ruby Tuesdays
  • May 12th, 2018 - Bought and planted flowers. Ate at Culvers for the first time by ourselves in a while - Nana and Papo showed up by chance
  • May 11th, 2018 - BT @ Oak Groove Park - Compassion lesson
  • May 5th, 2018 - Zoo Volunteer with Hallmark - Childrens Garden
  • May 4th, 2018 - Walked up to the Hawaiian Freeze place for the first time with Sparky
  • May 3rd, 2018 - Saga Open House - EV3 robots
  • April 29th, 2018 - Juniper joined me as assistant soccer coach
  • April 29th, 2018 - Went over to Nana and Papo to bring up new computer - copied all data to one place, Culvers afterward
  • April 28th, 2018 - Mia invited Ashby over for soccer practice
  • April 27th, 2018 - Bible Talk at our house - dinner, smores over BT: opportunities, YesTheory came, Tim did races, Kenne came
  • April 26th, 2018 - Bring Your Kid to Work Day - Both Juniper and Ashby came for the first time
  • April 23rd, 2018 - Forgot about dance for Ashby - Beth took her
  • April 22nd, 2018 - Spring Soccer started with i9 after two snow times canceled
  • April 21st, 2018 - Masquerade competition - Nicole and her mom came too
  • April 14th, 2018 - School Carnival - both won soda toss; fun in the photo booth
  • April 12th, 2018 - Juniper music program - folk songs
  • April 9th, 2018 - Wonderscope field trip with Ashby - took bus over
  • April 7th, 2018 - Mine and I Dance @ Miss Dianas
  • April 7th, 2018 - Max Birthday Party @ All Above Trampoline Park
  • April 6th, 2018 - Literature Blast - Dodgeball vs parents
  • April 4th, 2018 - i9 Coaches orientation meeting @ Woodneath Library
  • March 31st, 2018 - STL for Jennys 40th and Easter
  • March 26th, 2018 - Tree Service Appointment - Trimmed overgrown locus tree
  • March 25th, 2018 - Easter with Nana and Papo - Baskets hidden in downstairs closets
  • March 24th, 2018 - Diya Birthday party (her house) - dance singing completions
  • March 22nd, 2018 - Spring Break Time with Nana and Papo - movie
  • March 22nd, 2018 - Taylor Plumber appointment - Replace bathroom faucets, outdoor values, and shower arms
  • March 20th, 2018 - Juniper sleep over at Laylas - Jamanji I & II, game, narwhal painting, puppies
  • March 19th, 2018 - Spring Break and Openshift Training - quotes for Locus tree, back windows, frig repair
  • March 17th, 2018 - Dance Out Dance competition - Mima and Jenny
  • March 15th, 2018 - Pastries with Parents - Ukulele and shared school work
  • March 10th, 2018 - Miaya 6th birthday party of Parkville YMCA
  • March 3rd, 2018 - Alisa 11th birthday @ denist office - Movie night coco
  • March 3rd, 2018 - Miss Ellens for Juniper and Ashby
  • February 20th, 2018 - School canceled because of ice - 5 day weekend
  • February 19th, 2018 - Presidents Day at PowerPlay (lost wallet, was found)
  • February 17th, 2018 - Joseph 7th Birthday Party @ Urban Air and Old Time Pizza
  • February 16th, 2018 - Kids had the day off - Went to Wendys for lunch
  • February 14th, 2018 - Valentines School - Ashby (K) and Juniper (4th) - Stick rely games in both classes
  • February 2nd, 2018 - Meet Ashby at school with Taco Bell
  • February 1st, 2018 - Dad received Dell computer went over to put in, still backing up
  • January 29th, 2018 - Meet Juniper at Sage with Captain Ds
  • January 27th, 2018 - Ashby home sick, flu A, missed 100 days celebration and Staley Emeralds class
  • January 25th, 2018 - Reading Event @ FoxHill - Built tent
  • January 5th, 2018 - Lock-In Dance-a-thon @ Miss Dianas - Juniper stayed up all night (first time)
  • December 31st, 2017 - Last Jedi movie - Santa Fe battery died, took Mimas car to get there
  • December 31st, 2017 - New Years Party Fontue
  • December 29th, 2017 - Punnman Party - Wore ugly sweater, Arndt did not come because of ice
  • December 28th, 2017 - Headed to STL for Christmas
  • December 26th, 2017 - Trash Day - 11 bags (including fence trash)
  • December 26th, 2017 - After Christmas Matinee in garage - Alisha and Ema
  • December 24th, 2017 - Christmas Eve Christmas Service with Nana and Papo (Good Shepard)
  • December 22nd, 2017 - Went to see "The Star" with Nano and Papo
  • December 20th, 2017 - Ashby and I delivered cookies to the neighbors
  • December 19th, 2017 - Fox Hill Singers @ Benton House (Staley Farms)
  • December 14th, 2017 - Kindergarten Christmas program for Ashby
  • December 12th, 2017 - Beth offered a full-time job again at Hallmark
  • December 12th, 2017 - Christmas Choir - Juniper - cookies and hot chocolate afterward
  • December 10th, 2017 - Bible Talk Christmas Party @ Steeple Chase
  • December 2nd, 2017 - Winterfest with Amy and fam - cookies, crafts, rides, Santa, moderate temp
  • November 20th, 2017 - Bulk Pickup of old fence - just drove by, call and they came back to pick up
  • November 17th, 2017 - Fox Hill Dance Party @ FoxHill, kids went off with their friends
  • November 16th, 2017 - Juniper and Ashby receive iPads from NKC schools
  • November 15th, 2017 - Ashbys last day of gymnastics
  • November 10th, 2017 - Vet Day singing from Juniper and Ashby - came home aferwards
  • November 7th, 2017 - KC voted to replace MCI
  • October 31st, 2017 - School Halloween Parties - Most in 4th grade - Guess the MMs, ghost bowling, MM sort, and mummy wrap
  • October 28th, 2017 - Anniversary Trip: Parkville - Main Street B&B and Nick and Jakes
  • October 27th, 2017 - First Trunk or Treat @ Fox Hill - overwhelm by the amount of people and competition
  • October 26th, 2017 - Junipers Halloween Dance Party (Ashby included) @ Miss Dianas
  • October 25th, 2017 - Ashbys Halloween Party @ gymnasics
  • October 23rd, 2017 - Juniper chior concert @ other elementaries, middle, high schools
  • October 21st, 2017 - Pumpkin Patch @ Fun Farm with Nana and Papo - catepolt, walked in the mud to get white pumpkin and traffic for long period cause of construction
  • October 20th, 2017 - Took Mia and the girls to school, close to being late
  • October 18th, 2017 - FoxHill @ McDonalds - Atkinson at checkout, Shelly, and K friends
  • October 16th, 2017 - Ashby over with neighbors dogs, mia dog visiting
  • October 15th, 2017 - Saw new evangelist (Kevin) and lunch at Dykes - met their new dog and saw they creek and pond
  • October 14th, 2017 - Soccer pictures (3 of 8 showed up) and rained about 20 minutes into practice
  • October 13th, 2017 - Return flight from SFO delayed but not canceled
  • October 12th, 2017 - 2017 PuppetConf (5/5) - Flight canceled because of wild fires, booked airport hotel, used Uber for the first time
  • October 11th, 2017 - 2017 PuppetConf (4/5) - First Day of conference, part at nightclub
  • October 10th, 2017 - 2017 PuppetConf (3/5) - Heria
  • October 9th, 2017 - 2017 PuppetConf (2/5) - Classes, Profiles, Roles
  • October 8th, 2017 - 2017 PuppetConf (1/5) - Intro to Puppet (teacher from Gladstone)
  • October 5th, 2017 - Parent/Teacher Conferences for both Juniper and Ashby
  • September 30th, 2017 - Juniper in Gladfest parade (nana and papo got candy from kids)
  • September 30th, 2017 - When Juniper dancing at Gladfest (won mayor choice award), took Ashby to Soccer (no snack)
  • September 30th, 2017 - Zoies 10th birthday at Fun Run and then took them to Gladfest for unlimited rides
  • September 24th, 2017 - Busy Sunday - Church, Uncle Todd's Bday party, Ashby Soccer, Kids went to parents and then dinner at Culvers
  • September 21st, 2017 - DevOps Days Kansas City 2017 @ the Uptown theater
  • September 16th, 2017 - Ashby starts Kindergarden soccer
  • September 15th, 2017 - Ashby lost 2nd tooth while dancing
  • September 15th, 2017 - Grandparents day for Juniper and Ashby
  • September 14th, 2017 - Juniper went in early for first day of Fox Hill singers
  • September 10th, 2017 - Nano and Papos for Milkweed plan for butterflies
  • September 9th, 2017 - Garage sales in Willow, Fox Hill neighborhoods
  • September 8th, 2017 - Juniper found out she was elected to student counsel again
  • September 1st, 2017 - Labor Day to STL - saw West Adams house improvement for Tristan move in; swam in pool - long basketball shots
  • August 30th, 2017 - Ashbys first day of gymnastics class
  • August 29th, 2017 - NKC schools announced that every student will receive an iPAD for learning
  • August 28th, 2017 - First Sage Open House
  • August 25th, 2017 - Arndts annual vet conf visit - only Rylan and Noel this time
  • August 22nd, 2017 - Kenne came over to visit while dropping off family at airport
  • August 21st, 2017 - Solar Eclipse @ Fox Hill
  • August 16th, 2017 - First day @ Fox Hill for Ashby (Juniper too)
  • August 15th, 2017 - First DR exercise @ Lenexa
  • August 14th, 2017 - Beth interviewed at UMKC for Project Manager
  • August 14th, 2017 - Back to School night - Both Juniper and Ashby
  • August 13th, 2017 - Finally lunch with Geraldine and Nichole at DQ
  • August 13th, 2017 - Went to a Sunday garage sale, it happened to be at Chris Wells place
  • August 12th, 2017 - End of the Summer Play Date - Mia, Suzanna, Lalya, and Emma
  • August 10th, 2017 - Parent Meeting for Dance - No more buns hair styles required
  • August 9th, 2017 - Ashbys last day at dance (maybe)
  • August 9th, 2017 - Found out who Ashbys and Junipers teachers were for K and 4th
  • August 9th, 2017 - Commerce call and asked about a Walmart transaction - we did not make the purchase, cancelled card
  • August 5th, 2017 - Ashby 6th birthday party - Mercury Gymnasics
  • August 4th, 2017 - Bonfire and movie outside with Shannons
  • August 2nd, 2017 - Ashby birthday (day off) - swam at Nana and Papos, birthday dounuts @ dance class
  • July 29th, 2017 - Migrated DR to Lenexa - served as backup
  • July 28th, 2017 - 2017 Summer Camp showcase
  • July 27th, 2017 - Ashby lost her first tooth at breakfast
  • July 26th, 2017 - Juniper lost a tooth; found on tongue when she woke up
  • July 24th, 2017 - Signed Ashby up for first Mercury gymanics class
  • July 22nd, 2017 - Commerce/Royals Picnic - 101 degrees, left after 5th inning - Royals won 7-2
  • July 18th, 2017 - LA VACATION: Will Rogers Beach and LAX to KC
  • July 17th, 2017 - LA VACATION: Disneyland with Kenne
  • July 16th, 2017 - LA VACATION: Hollywood sightseeing - Observatory, Walk of Fame, swam at Disneyland hotel
  • July 15th, 2017 - LA VACATION: LA Zoo and Hollywood sign
  • July 14th, 2017 - LA VACATION: Universal Studios Hollywood
  • July 13th, 2017 - LA VACATION: Drive to Sequoias and then to Glendale
  • July 12th, 2017 - LA VACATION: Yosemite Valley
  • July 11th, 2017 - LA VACATION: Fly to LAX, drive to Yosemite
  • July 4th, 2017 - 4th at my parents - Joseph and Juniper lit fireworks, Ashby got rash from sun lotion
  • July 3rd, 2017 - Lala came over for water games
  • July 1st, 2017 - 4th at the Dykes - Large garden, Ashby stayed in the car during fireworks
  • June 20th, 2017 - 2017 Heartland Kids Kamp - First time at Eagle Rock, sports directory
  • June 18th, 2017 - Father's Day with Mima and Aunt Jenny @ Hongs, with dad @ Culvers
  • June 17th, 2017 - 2017 Dance Recital - At Park Hill South, storm afterwards
  • June 12th, 2017 - Ashby starts K2K (first day at FoxHill)
  • June 11th, 2017 - Merice Hooks last Sunday with the church
  • June 10th, 2017 - Recital practice @ Miss Dianas
  • June 9th, 2017 - Lala birthday party @ SkyZone
  • June 3rd, 2017 - Noah (9) and Landon (6) Birthday Party @ Kirksvillw Park and Griled at the cabins
  • June 2nd, 2017 - Trip to Kirksville - Took half day, saw Noahs baseball game, and Pancake City
  • May 30th, 2017 - Juniper - Requested Donuts and McDonalds for Birthday
  • May 27th, 2017 - Juniper 9th Moana Birthday Party - Linbo, find coins on the beach, boat ride, and pinata
  • May 24th, 2017 - Junipers 3rd grade awards ceremony - won music and stuco awards
  • May 23rd, 2017 - Went to see Junipers 3rd STEM project - catapult
  • May 20th, 2017 - Hannah & Tierney Grad party @ MDSOD (saw Peter Nielsen)
  • May 20th, 2017 - Kylie 5th birthday party at Gladstone CC - swimming/moana party
  • May 18th, 2017 - PreK Celebration/Graduation @ LIttle Lambs - Nano and Papo there too
  • May 16th, 2017 - FoxHill Field Day - Tug of War volunteer
  • May 14th, 2017 - Parents came over in the afternoon for mother's day - lawn darts
  • May 13th, 2017 - Ashbys last soccer game of season NSA
  • May 12th, 2017 - BT Picnic in the park @ Happy Rock - Soccer, washers, Tims birthday, Ashby tripped
  • May 12th, 2017 - Lukes 1st Birthday party - 15ft^3 boucy house in their backyard
  • May 12th, 2017 - Neighborhood gardage sales - took girls (both got stickers and doll)
  • May 5th, 2017 - Juniper sleepover at Nicholes; Ashby play with Zoey - chalk
  • April 28th, 2017 - Bible Talk at Penas, 10 question on what you would do
  • April 27th, 2017 - Bring your child to work day - Juniper - Moana programing, spero pating, qcode hunt, meme creating, binary necklace
  • April 23rd, 2017 - Hanna Straub 2nd birthday party at their house
  • April 22nd, 2017 - Juniper - Masquerade Dance Competition at Music Hall (Platium and encore for High School musical)
  • April 22nd, 2017 - Ashby soccer game - scored 3 of the 4 goals
  • April 22nd, 2017 - Olivia 5th birthday party at Mercury gymastics
  • April 20th, 2017 - Ashbys preschool field trip - Red Barn Farm Trip
  • April 14th, 2017 - Juniper first day of SAGE
  • April 13th, 2017 - Juniper FoxHill 3rd grade Choir Concert
  • April 10th, 2017 - Lost phone in Walmart
  • April 7th, 2017 - Juniper found out she was accepted to SAGE
  • April 4th, 2017 - Juniper tested with Sage people
  • April 4th, 2017 - Kindergarten Roundup for Ashby
  • April 2nd, 2017 - Edge competition at Excelsior Springs (day 2)
  • April 1st, 2017 - FoxHill Carnival - First time - butterfly and flower balloons
  • April 1st, 2017 - Ashby first spring soccer - Emma on her team
  • April 1st, 2017 - Edge competition at Excelsior Springs (day 1)
  • March 26th, 2017 - Found we are moving back to one service - 10am
  • March 25th, 2017 - Alssya Birthday party - Olathe East Bowling - Ashby very tired
  • March 24th, 2017 - Alicens 9th birthday party in Smithville
  • March 21st, 2017 - Trip to STL (Spring Break) - Sculpture Park
  • March 20th, 2017 - Trip to STL (Spring Break) - City Museum
  • March 19th, 2017 - Trip to STL (Spring Break) - CastleRock Park - trail to bluffs, creek bed
  • March 18th, 2017 - Trip to STL - Spring Break
  • March 17th, 2017 - Fox Hill Pastries with Parents
  • March 11th, 2017 - Saw parents after a month ( cruise, dad sick), Beth at woman's brunch, and patterson birthday party
  • March 2nd, 2017 - Ashby continues to give out valentines at dance
  • February 25th, 2017 - Hackathon final presenations - Project BreakOut, won 1st place
  • February 23rd, 2017 - Hackathon starts- Project BreakOut
  • February 19th, 2017 - Joseph Birthday at Urban Air - Pizza and gifts at their house - Space puzzle, rainbow light house, and space card
  • February 18th, 2017 - Gymnasium Night @ Mercury - Ashby wants to do gymnastics instead of dance
  • February 16th, 2017 - Parent-Teacher Conference @ Good Shepherd for Ashby
  • February 11th, 2017 - Valentines Dinner @ Casones - Parents were leaving for a trip during vDay
  • February 10th, 2017 - Tom came over to replace brakes on the Santa Fe
  • February 9th, 2017 - Wexford House Field Trip - Gave out valentines cards and cookies to residents
  • February 8th, 2017 - Hack Faire! about Project Breakout - Dressed as a convict
  • February 4th, 2017 - Swimming practice at Gladstone before Fox Hill eval
  • January 29th, 2017 - Chinese New Year - watched acrobats
  • January 28th, 2017 - Arilyn Birthday Party @ AMF bowling in NKC
  • January 25th, 2017 - Lunch with Juniper - Southwest Pizza
  • January 21st, 2017 - Bible Talk Year Planning @ Robinsons (Benson Place)
  • January 12th, 2017 - Juniper got her first bank account
  • January 11th, 2017 - Ashby very excited about her science experiment - washing heart in soapy water
  • December 31st, 2016 - Visited with new Arnts puppies and fondue new years
  • December 30th, 2016 - Shannon Christmas Party
  • December 29th, 2016 - Movies at MidRivers - Star Wars and Mulona with everyone
  • December 28th, 2016 - Science center with Leo and Heather
  • December 27th, 2016 - Leave for STL for Christmas just in time for Punnman party, Arnts sick
  • December 25th, 2016 - Benson family Christmas (part2 - Todd had surgery)
  • December 21st, 2016 - Juniper sleepover at Lalas - played Googly eyes and won the stay up the longest contest (and wake up first)
  • December 18th, 2016 - Benson Family Christmas @ Todds - slow drive because of snow and ice, Joseph got complete astronaut suit, rocket and everything space
  • December 17th, 2016 - Sleepover at Zoies for the first time
  • December 15th, 2016 - Dance Christmas Party - Juniper watched the paper ornament both
  • December 14th, 2016 - Little Lambs Holiday Music Concert, Taco Bell afterwards
  • December 10th, 2016 - Visited Crown Center with Mima and Jenny (Fritz)
  • December 3rd, 2016 - Puppet show at library - Night before Christmas
  • November 27th, 2016 - Went to the park with Todd, Zoie, and Sarah before it rained
  • November 26th, 2016 - Walked trail with Todd, Zoie, and Sarah (found water main break)
  • November 25th, 2016 - Sleep over at Nana and Papos - watched Moana
  • November 24th, 2016 - Thanksgiving @ parents - Soccer in driveway; scooters and park
  • November 22nd, 2016 - Juniper ran the turkey trot @ Foxhill - 9:39 time
  • November 18th, 2016 - Fall Chili Party (33 people showed up)
  • November 16th, 2016 - Meet the teacher night @ McDonalds
  • November 12th, 2016 - Meet Santa @ Braircliff with Mima and Jenny (Character drawings new)
  • November 11th, 2016 - Veterans Day Assembly @ Fox Hill with Mima and Jenny
  • November 9th, 2016 - Family Promise - April and two kids (3 and 4) - played with block and cars
  • October 31st, 2016 - Halloween with neighbors - Todd and Zoie - as doctor, cenderella, and repunzal
  • October 29th, 2016 - Halloween Glow - Halloween characters on main street, ran to last one at train station before 8pm
  • October 29th, 2016 - Watched Noels soccer game - first game to see her in
  • October 27th, 2016 - Juniper School Halloween Party - As Doctor, feel scary iteams, make haunted houses
  • October 27th, 2016 - Ashby School Halloween Party - Parade, Nana Papo handed out candy, games
  • October 27th, 2016 - Juniper Dance Halloween Party - as witch, mummy pops
  • October 24th, 2016 - Ashby Dance Halloween Party - Unicorn and gave out mummy pops
  • October 24th, 2016 - Juniper running club - 2.4 miles (again)
  • October 23rd, 2016 - 2nd annual trip to Fun Farm in Karney - new nbasketball, football, birdhouse, etc; pumpkin crop bad this year
  • October 22nd, 2016 - Juniper Dance @ Carolynns
  • October 22nd, 2016 - Anniversary @ Decalb, MO - Ate P&Js (open 11 hours a week)
  • October 20th, 2016 - Ashby PreK Pumpkin Patch field trip @ Pumpkins etc - Ashby loved the cat / salted the pumpkin patch
  • October 18th, 2016 - Team Building @ Powerplay North - first time in GoKart
  • October 10th, 2016 - Juniper running club - 2.4 miles
  • October 9th, 2016 - Worlds of Fun with Nichole Childress
  • October 8th, 2016 - Ashby Soccer game 3 - photos and she made 7 goals of 11
  • October 8th, 2016 - Apple picking @ Allridge, mom forgot purse at Wendys, picked many Milkweed pods for butterflies
  • October 5th, 2016 - First day of 3rd grade run club - Juniper and I ran 2.2 miles
  • October 1st, 2016 - Gladstone parade - first time both kids in parade
  • October 1st, 2016 - Ashby 2nd soccer game, gets more comfortable - scores 6 of the 7 goals
  • September 29th, 2016 - Ashby Preschool Fire Station Trip
  • September 25th, 2016 - War Horses for Veterans 5K - Meet family and got 2nd place in my category
  • September 25th, 2016 - Emmas 5th Birthday party @ Mercury
  • September 24th, 2016 - Ashbys First Soccer game - Difficult for her to get started, scored her teams only two goals
  • September 18th, 2016 - Hang out with Todd and Monica - first time seeing Luke awake and the finished downstairs
  • September 16th, 2016 - Rich and Lynn hangout - BBQ, talked about relationships with other marrieds, Ashby got sick that night
  • September 15th, 2016 - PomPom prior to Winnetonka and Shawnee Mission North game @ NKC High
  • September 14th, 2016 - Juniper learns to ride bike with peddling, at least 90 seconds without falling
  • September 13th, 2016 - Juniper got up early to bike - 32 seconds balance
  • September 12th, 2016 - Juniper got up early to bike - 10 seconds balance
  • September 11th, 2016 - Girls practiced PomPon at Winnetonka
  • September 11th, 2016 - Church went to two services - first time @ 9am
  • September 11th, 2016 - Ashbys bike lost tread and wanted training wheels off Juniper too
  • September 10th, 2016 - Went to the Shoal Creek County Fair and then Captin Ds
  • September 9th, 2016 - Fun(d)Run - Funraiser for new track at Fox Hill
  • September 7th, 2016 - Ashby starts Little Lambs at Good Shephard
  • September 6th, 2016 - Back to School Night for Preschool at Good Shephard
  • September 5th, 2016 - Last day of oceans of fun for 2016 / Nano and Papos - picked up more stuff from storage
  • September 3rd, 2016 - BBQ Birthday at Olives - Trampoline and Karaoke
  • September 3rd, 2016 - At Lowes paver section while 5.3 earthquake
  • August 30th, 2016 - Juniper went the Girl Scouts recruitment night
  • August 28th, 2016 - 2016 Vet Conference - Lego contest judged by Juniper, Dickeys, Timed Raymond game
  • August 27th, 2016 - 2016 Vet Conference - Legos, Sun Craft, Anne Park and baseball
  • August 26th, 2016 - Fox Hill Lunch - family with Juniper
  • August 26th, 2016 - 2016 Vet Conference - Came over in the first KC flood emergency
  • August 21st, 2016 - Oceans of Fun for about 3 hours, then Nana and Papo, and Sonic for shakes
  • August 19th, 2016 - Juniper sleptover with Assya
  • August 17th, 2016 - First day @ Fox Hill for Juniper
  • August 15th, 2016 - Back to School Night @ Fox Hill
  • August 14th, 2016 - Ashbys first haircut @ 5 years
  • August 12th, 2016 - Parents Night Out / Date Night @ Applebees
  • August 12th, 2016 - Ashby showcase for summer camp
  • August 8th, 2016 - Ashby started dance camp on her own
  • August 8th, 2016 - First and last swim of the year @ Nana and Papos
  • August 6th, 2016 - Ashbys 5th Birthday party - Minnie Mouse theme @ Miss Dianas
  • August 2nd, 2016 - Took Ashby to a brief outing to Chucky Cheese
  • July 29th, 2016 - Rode bikes on trails at Anne Garney Park
  • July 28th, 2016 - Visited Anne Garney Park for the first time
  • July 24th, 2016 - Went to Oceans of Fun for the first time this season
  • July 18th, 2016 - Juniper danced at Starlight (Beauty and the Beast)
  • July 17th, 2016 - Went to WOF with Layla - she encouraged Juniper to try new rides
  • July 15th, 2016 - Went to finding Dory movie with Nana and Papo
  • July 9th, 2016 - 2016 Discipleship Summit - Men and Womens Classes/Wanted to the Arch/Evening Program
  • July 8th, 2016 - 2016 Discipleship Summit - Classes and Evening Program
  • July 7th, 2016 - 2016 Discipleship Summit - Traveled to STL
  • July 4th, 2016 - Hung out at WOF with Alissa and watched fireworks
  • June 27th, 2016 - DISNEY VACATION: Day 7 - Epcot - Started with Soar, passports stamps to different countries
  • June 26th, 2016 - DISNEY VACATION: Day 6 - Magic Kingdom - Accident on the way, many characters and princesses, rained mid-day, electrical parade and fireworks
  • June 25th, 2016 - DISNEY VACATION: Day 5 - Hollywood Studios - Ashby loved the classic movie ride, Star Wars tours and Jedi training by Juniper
  • June 24th, 2016 - DISNEY VACATION: Day 4 - Animal Kingdom - badges were favorites; Nemo and Lion King shows
  • June 23rd, 2016 - DISNEY VACATION: Day 3 - Drive to MCO to pick up bus to Disney World / Winter mini golf and swimming / Disney Springs
  • June 22nd, 2016 - DISNEY VACATION: Day 2 - Full day @ Cocoa Beach - a little sunburned from unexpected areas, only one place open for aloe
  • June 21st, 2016 - DISNEY VACATION: Day 1 - Flew to Orlando @ 5:30am / checked into Coco Beach 4 hours early
  • June 20th, 2016 - Could not find wallet for Disney trip, Mike agreed to go with me to the church building to find it.
  • June 18th, 2016 - Dance Recital with Nana and Papo
  • June 17th, 2016 - Going away party for Mike, Rebecca and kids
  • June 11th, 2016 - MDSOD Competition Dress Rehearsal - Juniper helped other classes then practice
  • June 10th, 2016 - MDSOD Parents Night Out - Box Cars
  • June 8th, 2016 - Matt visited after KC conference to see new place and burger king
  • June 6th, 2016 - Riding Lawn Mower delivered
  • June 3rd, 2016 - Juniper had 4 teeth pulled
  • June 2nd, 2016 - Dance photos for Junipers Competition class
  • June 1st, 2016 - Dance photos for Ashbys 3-4 year old class
  • May 30th, 2016 - Junipers 8th birthday at Chucky Cheese
  • May 29th, 2016 - Cleaned old house for 5 hours
  • May 27th, 2016 - Rented uhaul, two trips - family, Rich, Lisa/brother in law (caught in rain while moving storage shed)
  • May 26th, 2016 - Possession Day for 1405 NE 101st Terr - Called @ 2, drove over take a look, moving company @ 3, tornado sirens, thunder and heavy rain
  • May 25th, 2016 - Closed on 1405 NE 101st Terr and 4111 N Holmes
  • May 23rd, 2016 - Final walkthrough - 1401 NE 101st Terr; Juniper and Ashby saw the house for the first time; rain downpour
  • May 20th, 2016 - Junipers Last Day @ Crestview
  • May 18th, 2016 - MobileZoo - Last event at Crestview (ran out of food)
  • May 16th, 2016 - Ashby Preschool Graduation from Little Ducks
  • May 14th, 2016 - Luke Austin born; came to see him from Running with Cows Half, blew tire on the way
  • May 14th, 2016 - BBQ at the Penas - John brought drone, kids played ball and duck, duck goose
  • May 13th, 2016 - Junipers 2nd grade Field Day - Helped with ball throw, left before storm came
  • May 12th, 2016 - Juniper 2nd grade Success Fair - Ashby show her lizard and did cartwheels
  • May 10th, 2016 - Crestview PTA transfer; Book fair half price, overheard NKC future plans
  • May 6th, 2016 - Rode on KC streetcar on opening day
  • May 3rd, 2016 - Junipers 2nd grade choir concert - Yankee Dooble Dandy and Hippo in my locker
  • April 29th, 2016 - Parent-Teacher Conference @ North Cross for Ashby
  • April 28th, 2016 - Child to Work Day - Junipers first time (2nd grade)
  • April 27th, 2016 - Parents Trip across the Atlantic and Rome
  • April 25th, 2016 - Signed contract at dance school to sell our house.
  • April 24th, 2016 - First WOF trip of 2016 / Found out there were 2 offers on our house while at Corner Cafe
  • April 23rd, 2016 - Visited Divini exhibit at Union Station
  • April 22nd, 2016 - Put our house on the market (Holmes) and stayed with Nano and Papo for the weekend
  • April 12th, 2016 - Mad Science Event @ Crestview
  • April 8th, 2016 - Ashby Preschool day at the Zoo - Africa area
  • April 2nd, 2016 - Junipers first dance competition at the Music Hall
  • April 1st, 2016 - Put an offer on 1401 NE 101st Terr
  • March 18th, 2016 - Spring Break in STL - Butterfly house, meet Dakota
  • March 11th, 2016 - Breakfast with Dad; Inside out day and show-and-tell day for Ashby (cat in the hat cards)
  • March 11th, 2016 - 10 year anniversary lunch @ Strouds
  • March 8th, 2016 - Fine Arts night at Crestview and then looked 3 homes in Liberty area
  • March 6th, 2016 - Juniper got sick at church, Dance session in the afternoon and looked at houses in Smithville, Platte county, and Staley
  • March 5th, 2016 - Looked at houses in Park Hill / Tatums 6th birthday party in Independence
  • February 27th, 2016 - 376 Pancake breakfast and Crown Center animals exhibit
  • February 13th, 2016 - Celebrated Joseph's 5th b-day at the KC trolley - gave rubber band gun
  • February 13th, 2016 - Lowes Build and Grow - Valentines Picture Frame
  • February 12th, 2016 - Nano and Papo watched the kids - went out to eat at Cascones and went to get Joseph b-day gift
  • February 11th, 2016 - Had cold stayed home with Ashby - She-Ra and both fell asleep in our tent
  • February 7th, 2016 - Super Bowl Party @ Straubs - Played with Hannah and talked to Childresses for a while
  • February 3rd, 2016 - Family Promise - family of 6, played Bananas, Apples to Apples, Connect 4
  • January 31st, 2016 - Chinese New Year @ Art Museum - Lion Dance with drum, saw Knoells
  • January 30th, 2016 - Juniper at Miss Ellens dance convention; took Ashby to Kaleidoscope and Fritzes
  • January 23rd, 2016 - Painted snow with food coloring
  • January 21st, 2016 - Build toolbox and painted with Juniper at dance class
  • January 15th, 2016 - Dounuts with Dad @ North Cross - Chocolate dounut everywhere, made tie, played Zingo
  • January 14th, 2016 - Macken park in January with Ashby - walked to both play areas and TB
  • January 6th, 2016 - Saw parents on their way to "in a tub", meet them after Ashby school dismissal
  • December 29th, 2015 - Birthday @ Science Center, then presents - clothes and Ras 2
  • December 27th, 2015 - Drove over to STL (with 9+ inches of rain) - I-70 close, 64 alternate route
  • December 25th, 2015 - Parents came over for Christmas (Todd and Monica out of town): Worlds of Fun tickets, 100W solar panel, lots of rocks for Beth
  • December 23rd, 2015 - Took the kids to Union Station and Crown center to see lights and kids activities
  • December 22nd, 2015 - Birthday party @ Powerplay - collected 1946 tickets; lasertag, 2 games: #1/18
  • December 19th, 2015 - Christmas with my family (Todd/Monica OOT) - Mom = paining; Dad = 23' computer monitor
  • December 17th, 2015 - Dance class Christmas party - Juniper helped with Christmas card station
  • December 14th, 2015 - Ashby Christmas singing @ North Cross - TacoBell afterwards
  • December 13th, 2015 - Christmas party with Bible Talk - Our charades team and Junipers drawing won
  • December 3rd, 2015 - Mima and Aunt Jenny come over for holidays - IKea (and lunch), JCPennys, Smoke House
  • November 28th, 2015 - Johnathan 8th birthday party @ PowerPlay
  • November 26th, 2015 - Thanksgiving Lunch @ Todds - Apples to Apples, raining all day
  • November 23rd, 2015 - Thanksgiving Lunch @ North Cross Preschool - Dressed as Indian, sang songs, Ashby thankful for self
  • November 18th, 2015 - Reading Night - Reading tips, Pizza, and the Chocolate Theft book
  • November 15th, 2015 - Juniper got her ears pierced
  • November 14th, 2015 - Lowes Build and Grow - Pullback Car
  • November 14th, 2015 - Briarcliff Holiday Lighting Ceremony - Bouncy house, Santa, hayride, Jose Peppers
  • November 11th, 2015 - Family Promise in Annex build - Connect 4, drove small cars around and around
  • November 8th, 2015 - Dropped off cookie dough with Monica and ate pizze
  • November 3rd, 2015 - 2015 Royals World Series parade - parked on north end without traffic issues, sat in front of the old fed reserve
  • October 31st, 2015 - Trick or Treating in Saint Charles - Joy, Princess Bubblegum, Royals player, and Unicorn, all other from Despicable me (Minons)
  • October 30th, 2015 - Halloween trip - ran into a railing in the road and put a hole in the exhaust system
  • October 29th, 2015 - Junipers Writing Showcase in school/Halloween Party in dance class
  • October 26th, 2015 - Ashbys Dance Halloween Party
  • October 25th, 2015 - Visited Worlds/Oceans of Fun the 9th and final time this season
  • October 24th, 2015 - Anniversary Trip to Anna Marie Tea House B&B - Conrads for dinner / Walked around square
  • October 19th, 2015 - Parent-Teacher Conferences for Juniper - Fall 2nd grade
  • October 17th, 2015 - Pumpkin Patch @ Fun Farm - Bounce Pillow, Ride the Cows, Corn Pit, Catapult, hay rides, Merry-go-round
  • October 16th, 2015 - Bonfire at Dykes - Hot dogs and smores on the fire, Royals game inside
  • October 16th, 2015 - Todd on channel 9 news about taking his employees to a Royals post season game
  • October 11th, 2015 - Went to Worlds of Fun for maybe the last time this season
  • October 10th, 2015 - Birthday party @ Gymnastic place and the Nana and Papo afterward - art and bikes downstairs
  • October 10th, 2015 - Made Haunted Bird House @ Lowes
  • October 7th, 2015 - Walk to School Day - Three horses from KCPD walked with us
  • October 4th, 2015 - Swam with Shannon family in Kirksville
  • October 3rd, 2015 - Gladfest parade - Juniper first dance in parade - Triller
  • October 3rd, 2015 - Drove to Kirksville for Kaelyn's first birthday party
  • October 2nd, 2015 - Gladstone Fall Festival - booths and rides
  • September 30th, 2015 - PreSchool field trip to Apple picking with North Cross
  • September 27th, 2015 - Church (Get Well), Air Show @ New Century, Super Bloodmoon watch @ Briarcliff
  • September 26th, 2015 - Liberty parade - Liberty Fall Festival booths in the evening
  • September 25th, 2015 - Grandparents day @ Crestview - Juniper 2nd grade
  • September 24th, 2015 - Commerce changes dress code to jeans daily
  • September 24th, 2015 - Crestview Curiculium night with Ashby (Pizza)
  • September 21st, 2015 - Todd bought a Nissan Altima
  • September 21st, 2015 - Parent went to Tarapoint B&B
  • September 19th, 2015 - Art Gallery and Worlds of Fun (ed alonzo show, dinosaur alive)
  • September 14th, 2015 - Swim and dance lessons on the same day
  • September 12th, 2015 - Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus @ Sprint Center with parents, Monica and Joseph
  • September 6th, 2015 - KCCC 30th anniversary with Kristan, Katie, and Libby
  • September 5th, 2015 - Went to Red Barn in Weston - only apples with holes, headed to Alldredge Orchard and found many apples / Culvers afterward
  • September 4th, 2015 - Ashbys last day at A Child's Garden / Taco Bell celebration
  • September 3rd, 2015 - Meet the Teachers @ North Cross Preschool
  • August 29th, 2015 - Deanna Rose Barn Visit - finishing, mining tracker rides
  • August 28th, 2015 - Arndts come for Vet Conference - rain downpour
  • August 23rd, 2015 - Watched air show from our house - took pictures / created driveway candyland
  • August 22nd, 2015 - 2015 Missouri State Fair with nana and papo
  • August 21st, 2015 - Baseball and BBQ at Waukomis lake park - hit HR
  • August 14th, 2015 - Crestview Carnival
  • August 12th, 2015 - Watched shooting stars as a family
  • August 11th, 2015 - Signed up for Family Promise but was canceled
  • August 8th, 2015 - Ashby 4th birthday party - Ariel theme @ Gladstone Community Center
  • August 7th, 2015 - Dance Camp Recital; Shannons arrived for Ashby birthday party
  • August 4th, 2015 - Dance camp starts - first time for both Juniper and Ashby are together
  • August 2nd, 2015 - Ashby 4th @ church with donuts; wanted Taco Bell and Dairy Queen - slushies at both
  • July 31st, 2015 - Shrek @ Theater in the Park with Mitchells, Whites, and Johnsons
  • July 25th, 2015 - Went to Oceans of Fun for the first time as a family; Juniper did not want to go but like it afterwards
  • July 24th, 2015 - Went to Gladstone CC as members for the first time; Practiced swimming with Juniper
  • July 18th, 2015 - Shavon Davis Tea Party with Ashby
  • July 14th, 2015 - Doctor Appointment to confirm Vertigo
  • July 13th, 2015 - Juniper and Ashby first swimming lessons together @ Gladstone
  • July 11th, 2015 - When to the clinic, then urgent care, the ER because of dizziness and nasusa - after CT scan and blood work, diagnoses was Vertigo
  • July 6th, 2015 - Drove back from STL and hovered around Boonville because of tornados in KC
  • July 4th, 2015 - July 4th @ downtown St. Charles. Got second year picture along the stone wall.
  • June 25th, 2015 - 2015 Heartland Youth Camp - Storm with 80mph winds at home (11 bags of brush)
  • June 23rd, 2015 - 2015 Heartland Youth Camp - Arrive at camp
  • June 20th, 2015 - Juniper and Ashby Dance Recital together
  • June 13th, 2015 - Meeting with Steve and Stacey @ Chills and then saw The Wiz @ Theatre at the Park (Stacey Knoell as Adapearle)
  • June 12th, 2015 - Took kids to Worlds of Fun - loved bounce house and ball shoting
  • June 10th, 2015 - Juniper started 2nd grade
  • June 9th, 2015 - Flew back from Houston after Texas vacation and Back to School night
  • June 8th, 2015 - TEXAS VACATION: Kemah Boardwalk, Buba Gump for lunch, Whataburger for dinner, hotel pool time with Ashby
  • June 7th, 2015 - TEXAS VACATION: Ferry to Saint Joesph's island, ate at Pizzaria, Ferry to mainland and Houston
  • June 6th, 2015 - TEXAS VACATION: Padre Island, Monica's aunt visited, had ice cream, and house beach
  • June 5th, 2015 - TEXAS VACATION: Drove golf carts around Port Aransas, ate at Island cafe, and played at the beach at house
  • June 4th, 2015 - TEXAS VACATION: Looked around at Port Anarsas, went to beach near house with canopy (blew away), took a look at Padre
  • June 3rd, 2015 - TEXAS VACATION: Drove to Corpse Christi beach house, went to beach and Snoopy seafood
  • June 2nd, 2015 - TEXAS VACATION: Flew to Houston, visited Houston Space Center, ate at Whataburger, Slides at Asoft Park, and Juniper pool time til close
  • May 30th, 2015 - Junipers 7th birthday - Daylight donuts, Sung to @ Red Robin, Pinata, meet Tristan @ subway while working, and joint birthday cakes and presents with Noah
  • May 28th, 2015 - Tristans graduation from Saint Charles High
  • May 26th, 2015 - Dress rehearsal for Juniper and Ashby (Parents and Mrs Powell came)
  • May 21st, 2015 - Math Magician night @ Crestview
  • May 20th, 2015 - Parenting ministry - Decided this group will be a secondary group
  • May 16th, 2015 - Trip to Weston State Park and walked trails - snails, salamander, and toads
  • May 15th, 2015 - Mark and Levi's last day at Commerce Bank - went to Gates for lunch
  • May 14th, 2015 - Family Promise canceled due to a lack of need
  • May 13th, 2015 - First Parenting ministry meeting
  • May 12th, 2015 - Caring Communities Meeting - talk about Lego Robotics program
  • May 11th, 2015 - Dentist appointment for Ashby and Juniper before dance class
  • May 10th, 2015 - Mothers Day @ Nelson with the Arndts
  • May 9th, 2015 - Parents return from month long trip to Panama
  • May 9th, 2015 - Meet family at City Market, Science City and dinner at our house. Activated G2 for Beth.
  • May 8th, 2015 - Warrenton school trip - Arndts came over smores
  • May 7th, 2015 - Student Showcase of Junipers 1st grade work
  • May 5th, 2015 - PTA - Subway and talked about Lego robotics JR program
  • May 4th, 2015 - Taking Ashby to preschool - Canadian geese walking across North Oak / Juniper said she had not seen a blue car before - saw 14 on the way home
  • May 4th, 2015 - Ashby received her first recital dress
  • May 2nd, 2015 - NKC 5K Run - too late to race / did face painting
  • April 26th, 2015 - First trip to Worlds of Fun as a family
  • April 18th, 2015 - Beth attended Good Enough Parenting training
  • April 9th, 2015 - Art show @ Crestview / Played musical instrucments
  • April 2nd, 2015 - Stone Lion Puppet making and show @ Crestview
  • March 29th, 2015 - Palm Sunday at my parents with family, saw completed work downstairs
  • March 21st, 2015 - Butteryfly house, carousel, and Michas birthday
  • March 20th, 2015 - Purina Farms and Shaw Nature Preserve during spring break
  • March 17th, 2015 - Went to TakeCare clinic and found I have flu B
  • March 13th, 2015 - Last Bible Talk at the McNews
  • March 11th, 2015 - Junipers first grade choir concert @ Northgate
  • March 6th, 2015 - Dads Breakfast @ Crestview
  • February 27th, 2015 - Wesleys basketball game and Matts 40th birthday party @ Shoguns
  • February 21st, 2015 - Marriage Retreat at the Elms hotel
  • February 16th, 2015 - Fairy Tales exhibit @ Crown Center
  • February 15th, 2015 - Josephs 4th birthday party after church (Mickey Mouse theme)
  • February 12th, 2015 - Ashby sick with stomach flu; decided not to go to skating party
  • February 11th, 2015 - Crestview PTA Valentine making party
  • February 3rd, 2015 - Juniper lost her third tooth
  • January 30th, 2015 - Layla and Jade came over for a sleep over
  • January 18th, 2015 - Belated Family Christmas @ parents / Todd had to work over Christmas
  • January 13th, 2015 - Bought 2015 Altima / Meet kids at school while Beth was in a PTA meeting
  • January 11th, 2015 - Lalys Frozen 6th birthday party at her apartment
  • January 11th, 2015 - Congregation Workshop - moving to ministries instead of the Bible Talk format
  • December 28th, 2014 - Annual Punnman Party - Beth stayed at home because of sickness
  • December 26th, 2014 - Went over to parents - took bike, shooters, and car down hill; playground, played and watch Word World
  • December 25th, 2014 - Parents came over for Christmas (Todd and Monica out of town): Worlds of Fun tickets, play register, Tarapoint gift cert
  • December 24th, 2014 - First KCCC candle light service
  • December 19th, 2014 - Bible Talk Christmas party - Singing, playing games, story time, and sharing
  • December 18th, 2014 - Dance Class Christmas party - reindeer dust, foam stickons, cookies, drawning, dancing, and ring toss
  • December 13th, 2014 - Lowes Build and Grow - Built wood trains with lights
  • December 10th, 2014 - Annual gingerbread house making at Crestview
  • December 5th, 2014 - Went to Ikea and got bunk bed for Ashby, storage shelves for the our bathroom, and storage shevles for Juniper
  • December 4th, 2014 - Aunt Jenny and Mima come to town for their usual holiday trip to KC
  • November 25th, 2014 - First Family Promise evening - Juniper and Ashby played with kids
  • November 23rd, 2014 - Briarcliff Lighting Ceremony - Rainy but no lines
  • November 21st, 2014 - First Thanksgiving Bible Talk with Pizza
  • November 20th, 2014 - Reading Night @ Crestview
  • November 17th, 2014 - Went to Juniper's school for lunch
  • November 13th, 2014 - Yo Gabbba Gabba show / Juniper went on stage and Ashby meet DJ Lance
  • November 9th, 2014 - Cooked hotdogs over fire before cold front came
  • November 8th, 2014 - First time to IKEA in Kansas City - very crowded, then Jack in the Box
  • November 7th, 2014 - BIBLE TALK: Running the Race by Rich - Meal of meatballs, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie
  • November 1st, 2014 - Juniper lost her first tooth after eating a pretzel @ 9:48am
  • October 31st, 2014 - Trick or treating in St Charles
  • October 30th, 2014 - 11th Anniversary stay at TaraPoint and eat at Fin Inn
  • October 25th, 2014 - Walked to pumpkin people and Jesus statue / Anniversary dinner at Cascones
  • October 23rd, 2014 - 1st grade Parent-Teacher Conference with Ms Powell / TIF sideway meeting afterward
  • October 15th, 2014 - Kansas City Royals made it to the World Series
  • October 14th, 2014 - Junipers first tooth is loose (bottom center)
  • October 11th, 2014 - Harvest Festival @ shoal creek - mom and dad joined us this time
  • October 11th, 2014 - Leivis 5th birthday party with Elisa joining the party
  • October 9th, 2014 - Vacation Day with Kenne - Roasterie and Boulevard tours with Margaritas for lunch
  • October 8th, 2014 - Walk to School Day to Crestview, mounted police joined us this time
  • October 4th, 2014 - Gladfest Parade - Juniper was in the parade for the first time with Miss Dianas School of Dance
  • October 4th, 2014 - Unlimited rides at Gladfest (wristband). Juniper tried the Octopus and Scrambler and she liked them both.
  • October 3rd, 2014 - 2014 Gladfest with Dykes, McNews, and Chris (Jills friend)
  • October 1st, 2014 - Took Ashby to the ER (about 12:15am) because of trouble breathing. Ended up not going in because she felt better.
  • September 30th, 2014 - First game and win in the playoffs for the Royals in 29 years
  • September 26th, 2014 - 2014 Liberty Fall Festival - parked @ franklin elementary - next to nice people on either side
  • September 20th, 2014 - Apple Picking @ Weston Red Barn before approaching storm
  • September 16th, 2014 - John Burns last day at Commerce Bank
  • September 8th, 2014 - First time both Juniper and Ashby have full dance classes
  • September 7th, 2014 - Walked with Beth and the kids to apartment lake and new playground next to Crestview with wagon
  • September 6th, 2014 - Junipers friend, Jade, birthday party @ Gladstone Bowl
  • September 5th, 2014 - Friday night dinner with BT - Tacos, Bible quiz and sequence
  • August 30th, 2014 - Visited the Irish Festival; ended up going to super kids exhibit and kaleidoscope; Swimming with Nana and Papo, move mom's phone to tmobile and pizza ranch.
  • August 28th, 2014 - Beth goes to Washington for Karmas wedding
  • August 23rd, 2014 - Arndts in KC for vet conf - Dog park, Macken park, Mario, and dinner
  • August 22nd, 2014 - Took Sparky and Ashby to NKC dog park for the first time - last day with 3-1/2 preschool
  • August 16th, 2014 - Visited Missouri State fair with Todd and parents - train, whale, truck, and helicopter rides
  • August 13th, 2014 - Junipers first day of first grade
  • August 11th, 2014 - PTA teachers breakfast and Juniper found her 1st grade teacher - Ms Powell
  • August 10th, 2014 - Kids played with Joseph after church/ walked to the lake
  • August 9th, 2014 - Zona Rosa - Minskies; B&N, Dicks, and music and playing
  • August 8th, 2014 - Juniper's dance showcase featuring Hiphop
  • August 2nd, 2014 - Ashby's 3rd birthday - Cinderella theme
  • July 30th, 2014 - Obama stays overnight downtown; Trevor intern's presentation; ice cream @ Crestview library
  • July 27th, 2014 - DULUTH VACATION - Omaha Zoo and drove home
  • July 26th, 2014 - DULUTH VACATION - Visited with Grandma Shirly before she left; drove to Omaha, NE; Walked around Mall and Heartland Park
  • July 25th, 2014 - DULUTH VACATION - Canoe, Kyack on Elk Lake; Pizza for lunch; 18th birthday party for Tristan; Ate at Doolittles in Alexandra
  • July 24th, 2014 - DULUTH VACATION - Day at Grandma Shirleys; Swimming until storm, Mario Cart, Baseball, Archery, and celebrate 4 birthdays
  • July 23rd, 2014 - DULUTH VACATION - Downtown Duluth to see bridge raise and lower; drove to Elk Lake Preserve, visited Grandma Shirley
  • July 22nd, 2014 - DULUTH VACATION - Went to Stoney Point, Two Habors Train Depot, Split Rock Lighthouse, and Knife River Beach
  • July 21st, 2014 - DULUTH VACATION - Superior, WI: Climbed bolders to lighthouse in Superior,WI; WI wine and cheese shops; Enger tower for lunch; Brighton Beach
  • July 20th, 2014 - DULUTH VACATION - Went to Gooseberry Falls and meet Sarah, Sliver Creek Tunnel outlook and meet rock climber, Lighthouse at Two Habors - Ashby feel asleep
  • July 19th, 2014 - DULUTH VACATION - Visited Como Zoo; Traveled to Duluth; Ate at Old Chicago and walked downtown Duluth
  • July 18th, 2014 - DULUTH VACATION - Walked through the skyway to Whole Foods to meet Russ; Took the train to Minnehaha Falls and rode the dual bike; Swam in the hotel pool
  • July 17th, 2014 - DULUTH VACATION - Drove to Minnepolis, went to Loring Park and sculpture park
  • July 12th, 2014 - Build-A-Bear Birthday Party for Chole Eppinger (Juniper made pinky)
  • July 3rd, 2014 - JULY 4th VACATION - Walked around fountain lakes park
  • July 2nd, 2014 - Milners announced they are transitioning out of the full time ministry
  • June 30th, 2014 - Juniper and Ashby first storm downstairs - Ashby asked about lighting hitting near our house
  • June 27th, 2014 - Junipers first sleepover - Layla (pizza, fireflies, smores)
  • June 23rd, 2014 - Juniper swam for the time by herself
  • June 23rd, 2014 - Ashby made it through a 24 hour period staying dry
  • June 21st, 2014 - Junipers Dance Recital - True to Your Heart and Over the Rainbow
  • June 20th, 2014 - Eddie Izzard Show @ Midland / Westboro church across the street
  • June 15th, 2014 - Father's Day - Spoke about Junipers cheerful giving at church
  • June 14th, 2014 - Picked cherries from Beth's coworkers house (Roeland Park)
  • June 10th, 2014 - 2014 VMUG conference - 1 hour drive in the morning, Kevin Mitnick hacker speaker
  • June 7th, 2014 - Cafe Night with Ashby dancing in the aisle / Went back to get CD player
  • June 7th, 2014 - Day Out with Thomas the Train in Baldwin City, KS
  • May 31st, 2014 - First Father/Daugther Dance with the girls
  • May 31st, 2014 - First time going to the farmers market in the City Market
  • May 30th, 2014 - Watched Frozen movie at Popcorn at the park (Benett Park)
  • May 29th, 2014 - Last day of Kindergarten for Juniper
  • May 27th, 2014 - Juniper's dance rehearsal
  • May 24th, 2014 - Juniper's Mario birthday party with Mario related games
  • May 17th, 2014 - Celebrated Elisha's high school graduation at the Tammy's house
  • May 3rd, 2014 - Womans Day - made flower pot stand and went to garage sales - got barbie tent and math flashcards
  • April 26th, 2014 - Went to Grants farm - bird and elephant show and snow cones
  • April 1st, 2014 - Juniper Kindergarden Crestview Music Concert at Northgate
  • March 14th, 2014 - Spring Break to Saint Louis - Butterfly house
  • March 7th, 2014 - Fathers breakfast at Crestview with Ashby
  • February 27th, 2014 - Storyteller at Crestview and Nachos
  • February 17th, 2014 - Puppet show about Mother Underground in Independence
  • February 15th, 2014 - Family meet at Legoland to celebrate Joesph's birthday
  • February 14th, 2014 - Went to see Monument Men at v-Day
  • February 12th, 2014 - Slipped on the ice on the deck stairs; Left bruise on lower back
  • February 12th, 2014 - Meet at Buffalo Wild wings to celebrate Danny's birthday
  • December 27th, 2013 - Went to the St. Louis outlet mall and then went to see the lights at the zoo.
  • December 18th, 2013 - Diagnosed with Influenza A, passed out at the doctors office
  • December 15th, 2013 - Juniper's musical "One Bethlehem night" as a angel
  • December 14th, 2013 - Build ginger bread houses are Crestview Elementary
  • November 30th, 2013 - Got knitting ring for Beth; Picked up Christmas stuff; Nana refilled advent boxes
  • November 11th, 2013 - VETERIANS DAY: Return Fog at Pet store; Get Facet Cartiage; Check parents house; Wilshire park; Target for googles; Leasure World about fireplace; Pool place for googles again; Goodwill for clothes; and PC for drinks
  • October 25th, 2013 - ANNIVERSARY TRIP: Ate at Argosy breakfast buffet; Shopped at Oak Park; Watch Wicked at the music hall; Ate again at the Olive restaurant
  • October 24th, 2013 - ANNIVERSARY TRIP: Juniper and Ashby stayed at Todd and Monicas; Ate Olive restaurant.
  • October 20th, 2013 - Set flea bomb off while we were at church; Mark and Jody did parenting workshop afterward
  • October 19th, 2013 - Meet with parents at Liberty Pumpkin patch
  • October 18th, 2013 - My parents with Juniper to grandparents breakfast at Crestview
  • October 17th, 2013 - Parents came downtown to pick Australian money and have lunch at Neos
  • October 14th, 2013 - Took Juniper to the denist for a check up; Surgery to remove cyst on left shoulder. Body did not react well but finished without complications.
  • October 12th, 2013 - Harvest Days at Shoal Creek; Saw Childress family; Katy and Livi birthday party at their house and had a visit from Cinderella
  • October 9th, 2013 - Walk to School Day @ Crestview; Walked Juniper and Ashby to school
  • October 5th, 2013 - First time at Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic; Dr. Ortiz diagnosed poison ivy/oak = cream and shot
  • October 4th, 2013 - Flew back from Las Vegas to KC after TechMentor 2013 - Picked up and drop off via SuperShuttle
  • October 3rd, 2013 - 2013 TECH MENTOR (LAS): Powershell workflows and clustering HyperV; Explored southern strip
  • October 2nd, 2013 - 2013 TECH MENTOR (LAS): Elevator down; Orchestrator and Powershell for AD; Scabies diagnosis from CVS; Mixer; Walked entire strip to get Coffee Bean coffee
  • October 1st, 2013 - 2013 TECH MENTOR (LAS): Powershell for Busy Admins and Crash Analysis
  • September 30th, 2013 - 2013 TECH MENTOR (LAS): Intro to PowerShell; Went to Centrifuge in MGM; NY, NY Irish Pub for dinner
  • September 29th, 2013 - 2013 TECH MENTOR (LAS): Flew from St. Louis to LAS. KCI stop. At wrong terminal, waited 20 minutes for maintenance.
  • September 28th, 2013 - Beth took photos of Ben and Becca's wedding at Missouri Botanical Gardens
  • September 19th, 2013 - Crestview skating party: Juniper and I skated less than one lap when the lights flickerd and eventually went out. Had to leave because KCPL had no ETA.
  • September 18th, 2013 - Bible Talk at DeeAnna's. Two Mormons knocked at the door and stayed for the rest of the lesson.
  • August 31st, 2013 - Make your own Pizza night at the McNews
  • July 15th, 2013 - TENNESSEE VACATION: Drove back to Kansas City from St. Louis. Total miles: 1928
  • July 14th, 2013 - TENNESSEE VACATION: Cooper Kettle brunch in downtown Nashville and drive to St. Louis
  • July 13th, 2013 - TENNESSEE VACATION: Nashville puppet show, Parthenon, and downtown Franklin
  • July 12th, 2013 - TENNESSEE VACATION: Visited park in Gatlinburg, drove to Nashville, and Cheekwood light display
  • July 11th, 2013 - TENNESSEE VACATION: Travel to the Clingmans Dome, Sugarland Trail, and Colhuns BBQ
  • July 10th, 2013 - TENNESSEE VACATION: Auto nature trail, cinnamon rolls, Sherlock Holmes pub, and Grotto Falls
  • July 9th, 2013 - TENNESSEE VACATION: Traveled to Gatlinburg via Lost Sea and walked to Wendys twice
  • July 8th, 2013 - TENNESSEE VACATION: Rock City, Ruby Falls, and Incline
  • July 7th, 2013 - TENNESSEE VACATION: Clarksville Riverwalk, train station, Fort Defiance, Dunns Cave, and drove to Chattanooga
  • July 6th, 2013 - TENNESSEE VACATION: Photos at Mills mall, 1880s in KY and drove to Clarksville (very rainy)
  • July 5th, 2013 - TENNESSEE VACATION: Big Joel's Safari and Red Robin for Becky's birthday
  • July 4th, 2013 - TENNESSEE VACATION: Saint Charles Fireworks display
  • June 17th, 2013 - Ashby went pee-pee in the potty for the first time
  • March 28th, 2013 - Went to St. Louis to see Disney On Ice
  • February 6th, 2013 - Took Beth to the ER because of lower back pain. Parents helped put the kids to bed.
  • February 3rd, 2013 - Super Bowl at our house. About 20 people with our neighbor, Tom, coming over.
  • December 27th, 2012 - Ashby says about a dozen words including: shoe, Sise, hi, bybye, mama, daddy, night-night, yee-ha, want-that and thank you
  • October 18th, 2012 - Ashby slept through the night in her crib for the first time
  • September 9th, 2012 - Ashby fully walks across the room now
  • August 24th, 2012 - WASHINGTON TRIP: Flight back to KC (layover in Denver)
  • August 23rd, 2012 - WASHINGTON TRIP: Dungeness Refusge and Fort Worden on the way back to Bellingham Hampton
  • August 22nd, 2012 - WASHINGTON TRIP: Hurriance Ridge and dinner downtown
  • August 21st, 2012 - WASHINGTON TRIP: Drove to Port Angeles (Lake Crescent)
  • August 20th, 2012 - WASHINGTON TRIP: Day in Forks
  • August 19th, 2012 - WASHINGTON TRIP: Drove to Forks via Tacoma southern route
  • August 18th, 2012 - WASHINGTON TRIP: Pike Fish Market (Seahawks and Mariners playing)
  • August 17th, 2012 - WASHINGTON TRIP: Drove to Seattle and then Bellevue; visited Microsoft headquarters and ate Chinese
  • August 16th, 2012 - WASHINGTON TRIP: Visited Deception Pass Park and then traveled to Port Townsend, WA
  • August 15th, 2012 - WASHINGTON TRIP: Arrive in Bellingham, WA and traveled to Swinomish Northern Lights Casino
  • July 12th, 2012 - Ashby started taking steps today (3 steps)
  • April 25th, 2012 - Ashby started transfering from stand from one object to another
  • March 10th, 2012 - Went to our first Snake Saturday parade - left after 1.5 hours
  • March 8th, 2012 - Ashby started climbing stairs today
  • March 3rd, 2012 - Ashby started standing up on her own (holding on to something)
  • December 27th, 2011 - Ashby started sticking her tongue out
  • November 20th, 2011 - Saw Santa at Briarcliff
  • November 13th, 2011 - Matt Shannon came down to give free tickets to the Chief-Raiders game - 4th row
  • October 1st, 2011 - Today I start reading one chapter a day from the Bible. The plan finishes January 1, 2015.
  • August 2nd, 2011 - Ashby Lucille Benson born at 2:13pm, 7lbs 7 oz, 21 inches
  • July 27th, 2011 - Lost water for about 16 hours while Beth's parents are in town.
  • July 23rd, 2011 - Juniper's first time playing with the sprinkler
  • March 12th, 2011 - Went to my first Sprint Center game - Big 12 championship (Kansas vs Texas)... very nice!
  • March 10th, 2011 - Sister power! Our baby coming in July will be a girl!
  • March 2nd, 2011 - Juniper starts to go on the toilet on her own.
  • February 16th, 2011 - Joseph Issac Benson (8lbs 3oz. 22 inches long) born
  • November 20th, 2010 - Celebrating 1,000 of study notes on pathseek.com
  • February 23rd, 2010 - Celebrating 2 years of quiets times notes on pathseek.com
  • December 26th, 2009 - To Do List: Move house 40 feet closer to the road. A lot less shoveling and a much bigger backyard.
  • December 25th, 2009 - I do not have to dream of a white Christmas this year. I guess I should start shoveling. :)
  • October 4th, 2009 - The great thing about the KC zoo is that you can get really close to some of the animals. Unfortunately some of the animals, I found out, are not shy and like to bite. :(
  • October 2nd, 2009 - I wish the Olympics were coming to Chicago but he understands why they lost. It is only fair - since South America has not had one yet.
  • September 26th, 2009 - I went to the Liberty Fall Festival today for the first time in about a dozen years. It sure brought back memories
  • August 12th, 2009 - Juniper went to urgent care @ NKC at 3:30am - she has a virus and an ear infection and we have meds
  • August 5th, 2009 - quadrupling the hard drive space on his computer in attempt to save the photos of the most photographed baby in the world. :)
  • July 26th, 2009 - Although the multiple stings today from a swarm of yellowjacks was painful, i believe my stinger was more painful (a full can of RAID spray into their nest).
  • July 13th, 2009 - Looking forward to our trip to Minnesota. Tomorrow's high temp in Hoffman, MN: 74. :)
  • June 20th, 2009 - Chad + Royals games = Rain Delay (This one was only an hour and half)
  • May 5th, 2009 - Just reserved a campsite at Thousand Hills State Park